Self-employed tax

Do you need to complete a tax return? What can you expense? What happens if you have a fluctuating income? Our tax guidance answers these questions and more, to get you in the best shape possible for your tax return and tax year end.

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How to pay yourself as a limited company director
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How to pay yourself as a limited company director
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Make the most of your self-employed income and find out how to pay yourself as a limited company director, using the right combination of salary and dividends. An...

Listing advice tax 2
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Making Tax Digital Guide
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IPSE's Making Tax Digital for Income Tax guide covers who must comply, income thresholds, quarterly deadlines, software and penalties for sole traders.

9.5 minutes
Self Assessment Guide: Deadlines & Penalties
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The essential guide to Self Assessment
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Completing a Self Assessment tax return is a legal requirement for millions of sole traders, freelancers and higher earners — but the rules aren’t always straight...

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IR35 Explained: Inside vs Outside IR35 Guide
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IR35 guide
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In this guide, we run through the key things you need to know about IR35 as a self-employed professional, including the difference between 'inside' and 'outside' ...

12 minutes
Managed service company legislation guide
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Managed service company legislation guide
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In this guide, we outline the scope of the MSC legislation, how to tell if your company is affected and the actions that can be taken.

9 minutes
Listing advice How is IR35 status determined
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How is IR35 status determined?
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IR35 is a tax law which seeks to ensure no tax advantage is gained by disguising employment as self-employment. But what are the rules?

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Are training courses tax deductible if you're self-employed?
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Are training courses tax deductible if you're self-employed?
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Continual learning and development are essential features of self-employment. The prospect of new challenges every day is a big driver for many people to start wo...

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