by ClearwaysAccountants | Jun 7, 2013 | Client case studies, Contractor, Freelancer, IR35, Self Employment, Tax planning, Tax Tips
A potential client (lets call him Andy) had found Clearways Accountants through the Professional Contractors Group accredited accountants scheme. Andy wanted an accountant with start-up knowledge and experience in IR35. He was concerned over the tax he was paying...
by ClearwaysAccountants | May 31, 2013 | Business tax, Contractor, Freelancer, Self Employment, Small business advice, Tax planning, Tax Tips
The cost of buying a garden office and fitting it out is expensive and can be a major outlay for a smaller business. A garden office is treated for accounts and tax as a capital asset (and not as a business expense). Capital assets purchased for your business,...
by ClearwaysAccountants | May 23, 2013 | Business tax, Contractor, Freelancer, Self Employment, Small business advice, Tax Tips
If your business has outgrown the spare room and you are looking to expand then one of your options is setting up an office in your garden. There will be another blog to follow this one, that will cover the business tax position. What about VAT? If your company or...
by ClearwaysAccountants | May 11, 2013 | Contractor, Self Employment, Tax Tips
Have you been made redundant recently? Are you over 50 and struggling to get interviews? It can be really difficult when you have been made redundant to find work when you are over 50. Employers want experience and skills but don’t want to feel you will walk...
by ClearwaysAccountants | Apr 30, 2013 | Contractor, Freelancer, Self Employment
Losing your job can be totally devastating. One minute you are stressing about deadlines, wondering how you are going to get everything done and the next moment you have all the time in the world. Many of us gain self-esteem from the work we do and losing our job...
by ClearwaysAccountants | Apr 25, 2013 | Contractor, Freelancer, Self Employment, Small business advice, Tax Tips
Cash accounting for unincorporated businesses What does this mean? At present all accounts submitted to HMRC should be prepared under UK accounting standards even if you are self-employed. This means that your accountant will make changes to your basic figures to...
