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John Massey
- Nov 23, 2022
- 1 min
How much tax is collected by HMRC investigations?
Compare how much tax is raised from investigations into individuals, small and large businesses
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John Massey
- Sep 30, 2022
- 2 min
Can I employ children in my business? 👨👩👧👦
The legal and tax considerations of employing children
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John Massey
- Sep 20, 2022
- 1 min
Working from home 🏠 tax allowances
If you're self-employed and work from home, you can claim tax relief by following these rules
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John Massey
- Jul 29, 2022
- 1 min
How to pay your Self-Assessment tax bill
How and when to pay your Self-Assessment tax bill
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John Massey
- Mar 29, 2022
- 3 min
UK Spring Statement 2022 💼 Small Business Review
Key announcements affecting small businesses from The Chancellor's UK Spring Statement delivered 23 March 2022
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John Massey
- Jan 11, 2022
- 2 min
Don't miss the 31 January Tax Return deadline
What happens if your Self-Assessment Tax Return is late?
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John Massey
- Oct 28, 2021
- 2 min
Prosecco Budget 2021 🥂
A summary of the Autumn 2021 Budget with on eye on small businesses
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John Massey
- Sep 30, 2021
- 3 min
How MTD for Income Tax will affect small businesses
Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax will significantly impact the bookkeeping of most UK businesses
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John Massey
- Aug 12, 2021
- 1 min
Van Drivers 🚛 Prepare for Manchester's Clean Air Zone
Self-employed van drivers take note that The Greater Manchester Clean Air Zone is expected to launch May 2022
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John Massey
- May 31, 2021
- 2 min
Protect yourself from the costs of a tax investigation
How to protect yourself from the costs of a tax investigation
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John Massey
- May 12, 2021
- 1 min
How to claim motor expenses if you're self-employed 🚗
Should you claim actual motoring costs (fuel, insurance, repairs etc) or claim the 45p mileage rate against your self-employed profits?
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John Massey
- Mar 4, 2021
- 2 min
UK Budget 2021 at a glance 💷
Chancellor's budget delivered 3 March 2021
Brief summary of announcements affecting small businesses and their owners
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John Massey
- Dec 1, 2020
- 2 min
Self-employment grant 3 – Who can claim?
Self-Employed Income Support (SEISS) grant number 3 – who can claim?
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John Massey
- Nov 5, 2020
- 2 min
Entertaining and Meals Out 🍴 What is the correct tax treatment?
Can your company pay for the occasional meal out? What about the costs of food on-the-go (subsistence)?
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John Massey
- Jul 31, 2020
- 2 min
Should your organisation pay the ICO data protection fee?
This article will help you decide if you should pay the ICO data protection fee
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John Massey
- Apr 30, 2018
- 2 min
8 tips to avoid a tax investigation by HMRC 📩
8 tips to avoid a tax investigation by HMRC
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John Massey
- Oct 18, 2013
- 1 min
Is Clothing Tax Deductible? 👔
The self-employed are allowed a tax deduction for the cost of either protective clothing or uniforms
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