Will the new IR35 changes affect me?
New IR35 tax changes will come into force in the private sector in April 2021. As a result some self-employed workers, and the businesses that hire them, will have to pay tax differently. Are you one of the 170,000 ‘contractors’ who may have to pay more tax? Are...
How much can you take as dividends
One of the questions we get asked most often is how much you can take as dividends. Taking money out of your limited company without double checking what you are doing is also one of the easiest ways to get yourself into a financial mess. Most of us were employees on...
Should I choose an electric vehicle for my company car?
As accountants, we’ve been asked plenty of times – “should I get a company car?” Up until recently, our answer was usually no. But new tax incentives relating to electric vehicles means we’re shifting our thinking towards an overwhelming YES. With government...
Before you hire a new employee, see if you’re eligible for Employment Allowance
As business owners, we all want to take on employees. One of the greatest benefits of a growing business is being able to afford support in running it. Employment Allowance is designed to support small employers financially. But going down the employment route can...Follow Starfish Accounting
