Category Archive Business Blog

Five Self-Assessment deductions you didn’t know you could claim

February 14, 2024 Comments Off on Five Self-Assessment deductions you didn’t know you could claim By Joshua Leigh & Co

With the Self-Assessment deadline passing on 31 January, it’s clear that many sole traders and business owners aren’t using allowable expenses and deductions to their full potential.

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Payroll tax obligations – Have you got it covered?

January 16, 2024 Comments Off on Payroll tax obligations – Have you got it covered? By Joshua Leigh & Co

If you employ one or more people for paid work, it’s essential that you have a properly managed payroll.

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Working remotely – What are the tax implications?

January 11, 2024 Comments Off on Working remotely – What are the tax implications? By Joshua Leigh & Co

Working remotely has increased since the Covid pandemic, with 12.7 per cent of employees now working full-time from home in 2023.

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Allowable business expenses – simple ways to save money

January 10, 2024 Comments Off on Allowable business expenses – simple ways to save money By Joshua Leigh & Co

As a business owner, you are probably aware of some of the expenses that you could claim back on in your yearly Self-Assessment tax return.

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VAT deadlines and what businesses should be doing to prepare for them

January 9, 2024 Comments Off on VAT deadlines and what businesses should be doing to prepare for them By Joshua Leigh & Co

Businesses must remain compliant with the requirements for reporting and paying VAT, especially with the regular quarterly for VAT under Making Tax Digital.

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Financial techniques to maximise your business’ growth

December 14, 2023 Comments Off on Financial techniques to maximise your business’ growth By Joshua Leigh & Co

To successfully grow your business, you need to not only know your current business position but also where you want to be in three or five years’ time.

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Implications for businesses amid soaring pension tax relief

December 13, 2023 Comments Off on Implications for businesses amid soaring pension tax relief By Joshua Leigh & Co

Recent statistics reveal a significant increase in the amount of annual pension tax relief, exceeding £50 billion for the first time.

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How does your locus of control influence entrepreneurial success?

November 29, 2023 Comments Off on How does your locus of control influence entrepreneurial success? By Joshua Leigh & Co

Running a small business involves a lot more than juggling logistics. Knowing how to tackle and overcome challenges is an essential aspect of entrepreneurship.

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How to use the new HMRC app for your tax returns

November 23, 2023 Comments Off on How to use the new HMRC app for your tax returns By Joshua Leigh & Co

For small businesses navigating the Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax Self-Assessment (ITSA) initiative, tax returns can be complex.

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Becoming a freelancer – setting up a limited company

November 22, 2023 Comments Off on Becoming a freelancer – setting up a limited company By Joshua Leigh & Co

When making the decision to become a freelancer, you have two options. You can either set up as a sole trader or start a limited company.

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