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Top tips for starting a side hustle or business
Immy Spence, Head of Sales, at Airwallex shares five tips for starting a side hustle or business as the government announces an increase in what can be earned before you need to submit a tax return.
Date: 14 March 2025 By:
Which personal tax allowances can sole traders claim?
Personal tax allowances can significantly reduce your personal tax bill. You could be entitled to several different tax allowances but HMRC won’t tell you which. Here’s a guide to the tax allowances for sole traders.
Date: 6 March 2025 By:
How to avoid self-assessment deadline panic
It’s that time of year again and the self assessment tax return deadline is approaching. Discover five steps to getting it done on time and with minimal fuss.
Date: 3 January 2025 By:
What if Christmas sales pushed you over the trading allowance?
Christmas is typically the busiest time of year for many retailers. What do you need to do if festive sales pushed you over the trading allowance to stay on the right side of tax rules?
Date: 11 December 2024 By:
Avoid VAT penalties with expert VAT advisory services
As a small business, you can’t afford to get VAT records, receipts or returns wrong Here’s how expert VAT advisors can help you avoid penalties.
Date: 4 December 2024 By:
Make work pay - for small employers too
Rory MccGwire, founder of the UK’s largest small business advice website Start Up Donut, comments on the coming Budget.
Date: 28 October 2024 By:
What’s the difference between simple assessment and self assessment?
HMRC collects tax in several ways. You might have heard of self assessment, but some taxpayers are sent simple assessment letters instead. Discover the difference and which taxpayers might benefit from simple assessment.
Date: 15 October 2024 By:
Spring clean your business finances and tax admin
Spring cleaning your business finances and tax affairs can be beneficial. You could cut costs, save time, boost profits and understand business performance better. We share seven spring admin tips.
Date: 18 March 2024 By:
How to prepare for your self assessment tax return
Do you need to file a self assessment tax return? Read this guide to preparing for the tax return including filing deadlines and the information you will need.
Date: 21 September 2023 By:
Tax changes you need to know about in 2023
April 6 marks the start of the new UK tax year. Find out what tax changes are planned for 2023 and how could they impact you if you’re a self-employed sole trader?
Date: 6 April 2023 By: