by ClearwaysAccountants | Mar 20, 2015 | Business tax, Contractor, Freelancer, Pension planning, Personal tax, Self Employment, Small business advice, Tax planning, Tax Tips
The income tax 2014-15 year end is fast approaching. Make sure you make all the claims and elections you are entitled to before it is too late. Personal tax The final date for 2010/11 claims that that have a four year time limit. These include claims for: personal...
by ClearwaysAccountants | Sep 13, 2014 | Pension planning, Small business advice
How will you cope with auto-enrolment? Everyone should be aware of auto-enrolment for employees through the government’s advertising campaigns. The scheme is gradually being rolled out, starting with the largest employers and getting to the small/micro company...
by ClearwaysAccountants | Jul 17, 2014 | Pension planning, Personal tax, Self Employment, Small business advice, Tax planning
So many choices, what to do? Part one covered the less conventional ways of saving for retirement following the changes announced in the budget in March (2014). The options covered in part one were: Do nothing Do nothing formal, just invest privately Rely on your...
by ClearwaysAccountants | Jul 11, 2014 | Pension planning, Personal tax, Self Employment, Small business advice, Tax Tips
So many choices, what to do? With the changes announced in the budget in March (2014) suddenly pension planning has hit the headlines. When you have your own limited company there are many alternatives available for pension planning. The options are: Do nothing Do...
by ClearwaysAccountants | Jun 29, 2014 | Pension planning, Personal tax, Tax planning
Have you been unsure about taking out a pension? The Government has announced some large changes to the pensions industry. Those of you that follow my blog will remember the post on pensions posted last year, in it I explained that saving through an organised scheme...
by ClearwaysAccountants | Feb 10, 2014 | Contractor, Freelancer, Pension planning, Self Employment, Small business advice
What is auto-enrolment? Auto-enrolment is a new obligation imposed on employers by the Goverment to help employees save for their retirement. Which employees qualify for auto-enrolment? Employees must: Earn above the earnings threshold £9,440 (2013-14 personal...
