Spotlight on Umbrella companies from HMRC – The series of Spotlight publications on GOV.UK sets out HMRC’s view of arrangements that we believe are being used to avoid paying tax. We have recently published a new Spotlight on umbrella companies that warns people about umbrella companies that offer to reduce tax bills and increase take
Help yourself to this selection of online support – available when you are. HMRC’s YouTube channel has lots of short videos including ‘VAT record keeping’ and ‘How to submit your VAT return online’ Or you can catch up with this recorded webinar, ‘How to do your VAT return’, which shows you how to complete the online form if you
When you’re self-employed, it’s important to know how to keep good business records, budget for a tax bill and claim your expenses. Join HMRC’s live webinars to find out more. They’re designed for small businesses and they’re interactive, so you can ask questions using the on-screen text box. Car expenses for the self-employed This covers
Confused about Statutory Payments? Have a look at our online guide to ‘Statutory Sick Pay’ or try our free, interactive webinars where you can ask questions using the on-screen textbox: Statutory Sick Pay: We’ll show you what to do when an employee goes off sick, how to calculate Statutory Sick Pay and when to pay it. Choose a
We are delighted to announce the launch today of a brand new edition of our popular business tax guide: Small Business Tax Saving Tactics by Carl Bayley and Nick Braun This guide is a must read for all self-employed business owners (sole traders and partnerships). It contains 50 chapters of practical tax planning ideas. Even
Broaden your knowledge on employees’ expenses and benefits in kind with this selection of live and recorded webinars. Expenses and benefits – an introduction: This introductory webinar provides an overview of what expenses and benefits are, which are taxable or non-taxable, what records to keep and where to get more help. Choose a date and time
Underpayment of National Minimum Wage (NMW) tends to result from a series of errors commonly made by employers. In our new series of bite sized webinars we aim to help employers avoid those errors. The first three in the series, each under 10 minutes long, cover a particular type of error. Interns, work placements and the NMW
For help with VAT rates, motoring expenses, keeping records and your VAT return – HMRC has the support you need. Our YouTube channel hosts a selection of short videos, including ‘VAT record keeping’ and‘How to submit your VAT return online’. HMRC also has a free ‘How VAT works’ online guide – available at a time and pace to suit
Employers have many responsibilities, so if you’re a new employer we have lots of online guides and webinars to support you. Here’s a selection to help you get started. Our online guide, ‘Becoming an employer’ covers what you need to know when taking on staff for the first time. It’s free and you can refer to it
Managing sick pay couldn’t be easier We’ve designed a new online guide for employers that’s interactive, easy to use and available when you are. Suitable for new employers and those wanting to refresh their knowledge, the guide covers: periods of incapacity for work (PIW) waiting days qualifying conditions linking periods how much to pay and for how
If you run a VAT-registered business or are thinking of registering for VAT, there’s lots of ways to get help with records and online VAT returns. You can start with this short HMRC YouTube video ‘How to submit your VAT return online’ – or try our specially recorded webinar looking at ‘How to complete your VAT return online’. There’s also
Get the help you need regarding allowable business expenses with this selection of online support. Try our online guide, ‘Business expenses for the self–employed’ that you can dip in and out of anytime and at your own pace. HMRC’s YouTube channel hosts a range of useful short videos including: Expenses if you’re self employed What are allowable
If you’re self-employed, it’s important to know how to claim your motoring expenses and keep good business records. These recorded webinars are a good way to find out the basics on: Record keeping for the self-employed – what records to keep Record keeping for the self-employed – record keeping methods Record keeping for the self-employed –
A scenario in which the UK leaves the EU without agreement (a ‘no deal’ scenario) remains unlikely given the mutual interests of the UK and the EU in securing a negotiated outcome. Negotiations are progressing well and both we and the EU continue to work hard to seek a positive deal. However, it’s our duty
Find out more about VAT with HMRC’s online guidance and our next live webinar. There are lots of short videos with VAT guidance on HMRC’s YouTube channel, including ‘How to submit your online VAT return’. Our online guide, ‘VAT – how it works’, is also available at a time and pace to suit you. A handy tool
Class 2 national insurance contributions are payable by the self-employed. Contributions are payable at a flat weekly rate and entitle the contributor to short-term contributions based employment and support allowance, maternity allowance, widowed parent’s allowance, state pension, and bereavement benefits. The current weekly for 2018/19 is £2.95 and is based on whether profits are at
If you’re an employer who provides expenses and benefits to your employees, we have recorded and live webinars specifically for you. You can ask questions in our interactive live webinars using the on-screen text box. Expenses and benefits – entertaining staff: If you provide free or subsidised food and drink at work, or social functions for
If you’re an employer who provides expenses and benefits to your employees, we have a range of recorded and live webinars specifically for you. Recorded webinars are a great way to catch up with the following subjects: Expenses and benefits – Trivial Benefits Expenses and benefits – Travel and Subsistence In our interactive live webinars
There’s lots of ways to get help with online VAT returns and accounting schemes if you run a VAT-registered business or are thinking of registering for VAT. You can start with these short HMRC YouTube videos ‘How to submit your VAT return online’and ‘VAT record keeping’. There are also recorded webinars looking at the following: What are VAT accounting
For new and experienced employers, we have a new online guide and a range of live webinars to help give you a better understanding of statutory payments. You can ask questions during our live webinars using the on-screen text box. Introducing our brand new ‘Statutory Sick Pay online guide’ – it’s interactive, full of useful information and
Find out about sending your VAT return, motoring expenses, how VAT works and how to charge or reclaim VAT with our short videos, online guide and webinars. You can ask questions in our live webinars using the on-screen text box. Find out ‘How to submit your VAT return online’, with this short YouTube video. If you want to know ‘How
From the basics to more specific benefits, find out how to deal with paying expenses and providing benefits to your employees. We have a range of recorded webinars, available at a time to suit you. Take a look at this selection: Expenses and benefits – phones, internet and homeworking: Find out how to deal with tax and
Do you have any questions about statutory sick pay or managing sick leave? Our free webinar, hosted jointly with ACAS (Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service) can help answer them. HMRC and ACAS – Managing Sick Leave and Pay There will be a brief summary of Statutory Sick Pay entitlement. Also, how to manage sick leave and
Whether you’re new to VAT or just need a refresher, find what you need to know in our live webinars and other online guidance. You can ask questions in live webinars using the on-screen text box. How to do your VAT return: This live webinar tells you when and how to send your VAT Return. If you use
Employers regularly offer the childcare voucher scheme as a way of supporting parents within their organisation. The tax-free scheme has long been popular with working parents, allowing eligible individuals to earn up to £55 per month in childcare vouchers by way of salary sacrifice. However, given the forthcoming changes, there are some things your client