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What you need to know about claiming mileage on your taxes.
A rundown of the income tax rates for 2019-20, which go into effect 6 April 2019. We’ll also explain how the changes will affect your tax bill.
The HMRC Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) deducts tax at source from payments made by contractors to subcontractors. Here's a comprehensive guide.
We cover the steps needed when setting up a food business from home in the UK, the importance of food safety, getting the right equipment, HMRC requirements
In this post, we’ll explain what PCI DSS is, who should be compliant and what you need to do to make sure your small business meets the requirements.
Poor email etiquette can annoy your colleagues. Or it could sabotage your whole career. Email etiquette is a vital and overlooked skill. Here are our tips.
Here’s our guide to IHT, including when you pay Inheritance Tax in 2019 and how you can avoid it.
Here’s a rundown of the company car tax rules in place in the UK in the 2019-20 tax year and a look at the best, most tax-efficient company cars.
Don't let your small business run afoul. Learn how to organise your account and understand how payments on account work by reading this article.
Company car tax rates and rules change every year. Read on to find out what this year’s changes are and who needs to pay what.
In this article, we’ll explain how the Child Tax Credit works, how much you can claim. Plus information about Universal Credit that eventually replaces CTC.
Guide to the best shopping cart software that tracks and manage product inventory, fulfil orders, maintain a product database, track sales, and more.
Whether you’re self-employed or work for someone else, you have to pay National Insurance contributions. Here’s how NICs work for self-employed people.
Completing a self-assessment tax return and sending it to HMRC is a very pressing need indeed. Here are important tax dates you need to know.
Knowing if you’re self-employed or not can have a big impact on your HMRC tax bill. Here is why your employment status affects your taxes.
Building a successful business as a self-employed person requires a multitude of skills. The good news is, there are plenty of online tools that can help.
Self-employed success can be tough to achieve. Here are some proven tips and strategies you can use for your own business.
Going self-employed is an exciting idea but you shouldn't just dive in. Here are six things you should do before going self-employed.
The new DVLA car tax rules recently went into effect. Here's what you need to know about this road tax rule from the HMRC.
MileIQ for the UK is now available. Learn why the easy, automatic mileage tracking app is ideal for your taxes and reimbursements.
Doing your HMRC taxes is never fun, especially when you're self-employed. These tips will help you speed through the process.
The Ultimate Guide to Mileage Tracking offers tips for how and why you should track your business drives for taxes. Get this free guide today.
Find out when to complete HMRC form P87 and how to go about it, so you can get tax back on business expenses your employer doesn’t fully reimburse you for.
Yes, tax time isn't fun. But with this ultimate playlist of tax-related songs, you can at least have a fun time paying the HMRC.
Your small business budget can be the difference between success and failure. Here are some easy-to-follow budgeting tips for the self-employed.
You can boost small business productivity with these 12 easy-to-follow tips. Learn how these can improve & grow your business.
Ready to take your small business to the next level. Here are some small business growth strategies for companies of all sizes.
Learn how to calculate your profit, gross income, taxable income and how to use this for your HMRC tax returns. It's easier than you think.
Calculating profit margin doesn't have to be that tough. Here's how to calculate gross profit margin, net profit, as well as what the difference is.
To smooth the business process of developing crucial, smart communications content, we offer practical advice, time-tested processes and real-world examples
In a global business world, you need effective communication. Here are some useful business skills for a smart internal communications strategy.
It's not enough in business to set goals. You need SMART goals, which are measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound.
A business plan is critical if you aim to open your own business. Here's what you should know about writing a brilliant business plan.
Your business name is the first thing customers come across. Learn how to create a meaningful moniker and how to trademark it so no one steals it.
Here are tips and a guide on how to harness the power of the internet to find good employees online for your growing business.
What's it like to leave your day job and be your own boss? Learn whether being a self-starter is for you and how to start a consulting business.
Looking for ways to make record management easy? Here are some tips for keeping track of you business expense.
Here are the employee deadlines for PAYE, student loan and CIS returns. Meet the deadlines or you could face penalties from the HMRC.
Understand the difference between revenue and capital expenses, learn all about writing them off and find out how they can lower your business tax bill.
Here’s why you need a business bank account, how to open one and a rundown of the best business bank accounts in the UK.
UK small businesses lose £5.26 billion each year to phishing scams. Learn how to spot phishing attacks and some tips and tricks to help you prevent them.
What are the implications of a directors' loan on your finances and is it taxable? Read for answers to what is a directors' loan and much more.
Creating the ideal workspace sounds exciting, but there are some basic rules one must follow to create the ideal workspace on a small budget.
Discover the most profitable small business industries worth considering in 2018 and learn how to make your business as profitable as it can be.
These tips will help you increase your self-employed income. This advice is easy-to-follow and has been proven to work in multiple industries.
These freelancer tips and tricks will help you book better clients and grow your business. Follow these golden rules if you want to succeed.
When you're self-employed, you must register with the government as a sole trader. Here's how to do it easily and correctly.
Don't ever forget: your time is worth money, especially if you're self-employed. These 10 time-saving tips will help you reclaim your schedule.
You can travel the world and earn money with this list of freelance jobs. These 10 jobs are suited for a variety of vocations and interests.
If you're fed up of the nine-to-five and looking to take back some control of your life, and maybe see the world, here are the best travel jobs.
Knowing your worker status can have a grave impact on your taxes. Here's how to determine if you're status is self-employed or a sole trader.
As a sole trader, you’re entitled to tax write-offs and buying materials at wholesale prices. Here are a few tips on what you can claim back against tax.
If you’re fed up of the nine-to-five and looking to take back some control of your life, and maybe see the world, here are the best travel jobs.
Here are some freelance jobs that require travel as a part of the job description, offer more variety, but requires you to budget well between gigs.
Even the self-employed in the UK need pensions. Here’s our guide to putting together a self-employed pension plan.
It’s easy to quit your job and say you’re self-employed, but being your own boss has its difficulties. Here are 10 reasons self-employment can be glorious.
This free mileage log template is a spreadsheet that lets you track your business journeys for UK tax purposes. Download it today to easily log your miles.
If you're in business or have a company car, you need a mileage log. With a handheld mileage log app from MileIQ, wow you can stop bodging and guessing.
HMRC allows you to deduct business mileage and some other costs from your taxes. Find out the business mileage rates for 2019 in the UK.
Are you a self-employed contractor working through an intermediary? Learn what an IR35 is, its rules and ways to avoid the extra taxes and HMRC penalties
If you’re self-employed in the UK, you’re entitled to paid maternity leave of up to 39 weeks. Read on to learn details of self-employed maternity leave pay.
How easy is landing a mortgage, especially if you’ve been self-employed for under two years? Learn how by taking a different path than normal.
The best way to get started is to pick business ideas that require minimal money and resources. We identify the best business ideas for young entrepreneurs.
An employee or self-employed individuals can claim tax back on business mileage. Here are the mileage rates for 2018, and how to calculate business mileage.
Understand what becoming a real estate agent entails, the typical salary and commission structure, and how the taxes are calculated in the UK.
Here’s a look at how much you can expect to make a year as an Uber driver and what you might have to pay in taxes.
If you're an employee and use a personal car for business, you may be entitled to tax relief. Learn what is mileage allowance relief and how to claim it.
The HRMC commute definition is important because it shows which trips you can get tax relief on, as well as which drives you can't.
These HMRC phone numbers are here for you if you have any tax questions. Find how to talk to a real person at the HMRC.
If you don't pay your taxes on time, the HMRC can hit you with heavy penalties. Here's how to file a tax extension and how to appeal fees.
The HMRC is warning taxpayers about a scam involving iTunes gift cards. Here's how the scammers are targeting victims and how to avoid them.
If you stop being self-employed, be sure to follow these HMRC rules. 1) Notifiy HRMC 2) Assume responsibility for debt 3) Send in tax return before deadline
Your tax preparation fees may lead to tax relief from the HMRC. Here's what you need to know about calculating these fees.
The Car tax, known as Vehicle Excise Duty (VED), makes up a large portion of your car’s running costs. We explain how VED works how much is it to tax a car.
Moving expenses are not tax deductible but you may benefit from a relocation allowance. Here's a look at how it works and what conditions you need to meet.
Keeping good tax records is super important when you're self employed. It's sound advice to record all transactions and keep good business records.
Your business startup costs can lead to write-offs on your taxes. Here' are the types of costs the HMRC will let you deduct on your taxes.
If you overpaid taxes, you may be in for a tax-refund. Here's how to check your tax-refund status and claim the money you're owed.
Running a business or self-employed? We explain how to claim business mileage and motor vehicle expenses on your tax return.
HMRC mileage tax relief policy allows you to deduct the cost of business-related journeys from your salary or overall income. Which means paying less taxes.
Don't forget your company car taxes. This is a nice perk but there are tax implications laid out by the HMRC. Here's what you should know.
2019 is the year when HMRC is due to roll out its new rules for your tax return 2019, dubbed Making Tax Digital. Here's what you should know.
Here’s a rundown of HMRC’s rules on gifts received in the UK, when they’re tax-free and when you’re liable to pay inheritance tax on them.
According to the AA, a car's value can depreciate by up to 40% in its first year. But is this vehicle depreciation a complete loss or is it tax deductible?
Selling a business vehicle has tax implications. Here's how to determine if capital allowances apply when you sell it and its the tax position.
Find out which disability and sickness benefits you could be eligible for in the UK, how much you could get and whether they’re non-taxable.
HMRC's tax changes for 2018/19 mean having a company car has become more expensive. Here are the company car tax rates have changed from 2017/18 to 2018/19.