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Different Kinds of Tax
Knowing what tax applies to you and which you have to pay when self employed can be slightly daunting! This week’s blog, and accompanying video will hopefully give you a good indication of what might be applicable to you. If you are thinking about, or are already running a Limited Company you can pay yourself a nominal salary which is subject to income tax (PAYE) at 20% below £42,475 and National Insurance Contributions, both employer’s at 13.8% and employees at 12%. Remember, the Director’s salary is subject to both because you are an employee and employer of your business. After…
The Autumn Statement: What does it mean for Me?
Overall, given the state of the UK economy, yesterday’s Autumn Statement is a positive attempt to stimulate growth. Here are the key points you should be taking note of as a small business: Employment law is complex, and as such, many employers will not take on new workers as it is difficult to pay off employees when there is a down turn in business. However, Britain’s smallest firms will, under new proposals, be able to pay off employees at will. When a business is expanding, they can take on extra employees, safe in the knowledge they can lay them off…
Book-keeping Opportunities @ Freelance World
At Freelance World we are committed to delivering a service that meets and exceeds the needs of our clients. That includes being available when it suits them, outside of normal working hours for clients who tend do do most of their accounts stuff in the evenings or at weekends! With that in mind, we are looking to hire two part-time book-keepers to work a rota covering the hours of 6pm to 10pm Monday to Friday and 9-12 on both Saturday & Sunday. If you know anyone that would be interested then please ask them to get in touch with Alasdair McGill…
