Tax & Accounting
How limited companies are taxed – including how to deal with Corporation Tax, VAT, National Insurance, PAYE (Income Tax) and running a payroll.
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What does Self Assessment involve, and who pays it?
Who has to complete a self-asssessment return, how payments work, plus how you can pay your 2019/20 bill via instalments due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
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What is IR35, and will it affect my limited company?
The Intermediaries Legislation (IR35) has been a thorn in the side of limited companies who provide professional services since 2000. Here, we look at what IR35 is, and how to ensure that your company falls outside its scope.
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A guide to the Employment Allowance for company owners
The Employment Allowance could be worth up to £4,000 each year (£3,000 pre-April 2020) against your limited company’s Employers’ National Insurance bill.
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What will a limited company accountant do for your business?
Whether you have recently set up a limited company or you have been managing your finances independently until now, hiring an accountant may be the best thing you do during the early days of running your business.
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What is the dividend allowance?
In April 2016, a new ‘dividend allowance’ was created – a nil-rate tax band on the first £5,000 of dividend income. This allowance threshold was short-lived, however, and was cut to £2,000 from April 2018.
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How much limited company tax do I have to pay?
All companies are taxed on their profits. Directors and shareholders also pay tax on dividends and other income they receive. We also explore VAT and National Insurance.
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What is the Marriage Allowance and how do you claim it?
Introduced in 2015, the Marriage Allowance enables an individual to transfer a portion of their personal allowance to their spouse or civil partner. If you are eligible, you can claim £238 during the 2018/19 tax year.
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Limited company owners – how do HMRC tax codes work?
You are assigned a tax code by HMRC so the correct amount of tax can be deducted from your earnings by your employer. Tax codes are typically issued between January and March each year, but at other times as well if there’s a change in your circumstances.
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What is Corporation Tax, and how do you account for it?
Corporation tax is charged on the profits of all UK-based companies, such as limited companies and foreign companies with offices or branches in Britain.
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How to choose a limited company accountant
A good accountant can not only save your company money, but will also provide reassurance that your financial affairs are being looked after, tax deadlines are being met, and potential problems are spotted in advance.
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How are limited company dividends taxed?
Limited companies may decide to distribute their retained profits to shareholders. It is a popular method of drawing down funds by directors. Here, we look at how dividends are taxed, and how to ensure that you declare dividends correctly.
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What is ‘turnover’ and how do you calculate it?
Turnover is one key indicator and profit another although the two are not be confused. Our quick guide will explain exactly what turnover is, why it matters, and how to differentiate it from profit.