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Real Time Information
A look at the scope of the RTI (“Real Time Information”) changes and how they will affect contractors.
Paying yourself a wage – limited company dividends
Looks at one aspect of taking money from your company through the payment of dividends.
Borrowing company money
Looks at the consequences of an overdrawn director’s loan account and how the impact can be reduced, or even avoided.
Working from home?
If you use a portion of your home for business, you may be able to claim a home office deduction.
Travel expenses 1: Business journeys
Looks at the simplest way is to claim all legitimate expenses to set against income.
Travel expenses 2: Subsistence expenses.
Looks at what subsistence options are available to contractors.
Travel expenses 3: Cars.
Tackles the thorny subject of what you can claim for when travelling on a business journey in a vehicle.
Travel expenses 4: Motorcycles, cycles and vans.
Tackles the subject of what you can claim for when travelling on a business journey in a vehicle.
Travel expenses 5: Company cars.
Looks at business journeys and how to claim the cost from your company of using your privately owned cars for business.
VAT! Could you be paying too much?
Looks at the pros and cons of adopting a flat rate scheme, and explains how the scheme could affect your take home pay.
