by Georgi Rollings | 5th November 2011 | PAYE, Self assessment, Sole trader, Start ups
One of the first things which is discussed in my free initial consultations is whether or not somebody has registered as self employed with the tax authorities. There are a number of reasons why people think they don’t have to: But I’m not taking any...
by Georgi Rollings | 29th October 2011 | PAYE, Self assessment
Everyone wants to pay less tax. Here are some simple ideas to make sure you keep your tax bill down other than by simply investing in an ISA. 1. Use your spouse’s tax allowance Nearly everybody in the UK is entitled to an Income Tax Personal Allowance, which is...
by Georgi Rollings | 8th October 2011 | Accounting, Self assessment, Sole trader
If you are sending in a paper self assessment tax return for the 2014-2015 tax year, then it must reach HM Revenue & Customs by Saturday 31 October 2015. If your tax return is received late, then you will have to pay a penalty, even if you have paid your tax on...
by Georgi Rollings | 10th September 2011 | Accounting, Bookkeeping, Limited company, Self assessment, Sole trader, Start ups
Understanding your financial position is vitally important in giving your business the best possible chance of success. If you don’t have an accountant then its even more important that you are on top of your numbers. This week I’m therefore going to give...
by Georgi Rollings | 6th August 2011 | Self assessment, Sole trader, Start ups
What taxes you may have to pay as a sole trader? 1. Income tax As a sole trader, your business profits are taxed as trading income. This means you have to complete a Self Assessment tax return every year. You need to register for Self Assessment. This means that HM...