Have you had Class 2 National Insurance Charged in Error? Mistakes with National Insurance create stress and extra cost. Recent Class 2 changes caused confusion and wrong charges. This blog explains what changed and what to do next. You will also see practical tips to...
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Making Tax Digital for Income Tax
Are you a sole trader, landlord, or both? Do you earn from property or self-employment? If yes, Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for ITSA) could soon apply to you. The rules are changing. Deadlines are coming. Preparation now will save stress later. This guide...
10 Benefits of Filing Your Tax Return Early – 2024/25
What are the benefits of filing your tax return early. Why could this be one of the best financial decisions you make this year. While the Self Assessment deadline for the 2024/25 tax year isn’t until 31 January 2026, early submission has real advantages. Let’s break...
Landlords: Get Ready for MTD! Your Tax Reporting is Changing.
HMRC is changing how landlords report income and expenses. Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment (MTD for ITSA) is coming. This new system affects many landlords from April 2026. Are you ready for these changes? MTD for Landlords: What You Need to Know MTD...
Making Tax Digital for Landlords
Making Tax Digital for landlords is arriving. Are you ready for the changes starting in April 2026? If you rent out property or operate as a sole trader, you must prepare now. Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax Self Assessment (ITSA) changes how you report income...
MTD and Incorporation: Is It Time to Go Limited?
MTD and Incorporation , not something you normally see in the same sentence. From April 2026, self-employed individuals and landlords earning more than £20,000 annually will need to comply. If that’s you, get ready for big changes in how you report your income. But...
Starting a Business as a Sole Trader
Starting a business as a sole trader means lots of decisions to make and stuff to do. One of the first questions is whether to run the business as a sole trader to set up a partnership with others or whether to form a company How you operate your business determines...
Numbers Knowhow Business Support: Community, Directory and Budgetwhizz
Are you ready to take your business to the next level? If you've been searching for a way to master your business finances, reduce stress, and connect with a vibrant community of like-minded entrepreneurs, look no further than Numbers Knowhow. Firstly, let me...
Motivation Tips for Solopreneurs and Freelancers
Becoming a solopreneur is a bold move that blends independence with entrepreneurial spirit. Unlike traditional business owners, who might have a team to rely on, solopreneurs wear all the hats - from strategists and marketers to customer service representatives and...
How to Build a Great Business: The 7 Elements of Success
Are you wondering how to build a great business? What’s the secret? Well, it’s no secret at all. Firstly, build it by creating something valuable that people want and need. It's about solving problems, making life easier, or offering something unique and desirable....
Describing Yourself as a Business
In the world of business, the way you describe yourself holds significance - no matter if you are a startup, freelancer, or a charity. You can shape other people’s perceptions and make meaningful connections by saying the right things when describing yourself as a...
Using the cash basis for tax
Many small businesses in the UK are Using the cash basis for tax. This is a simple and straightforward way of accounting for your business income and expenses. In this video I'll explain how to use the cash basis for tax and highlight some of the benefits it offers. ...
Completing your self employed tax return 21-22
Completing your self employed tax return 21-22 can seem daunting, but it doesn't have to be. This video, part 2 of 2, follows on from last week. The process is broken down, so you can ensure that you're getting the most out of your tax return. Whether you're a first...
Preparing your tax return
Preparing your tax return is a must for millions of taxpayers. Moreover, do you know why? In this video I'm going to Firstly show you who needs to complete a personal tax return Secondly, the key information that you need to include, Thirdly, some costs you can claim...
Tips for effective business partnerships
Tips for effective business partnerships is this weeks vlog. Making your business partnership work can be daunting if you have never had a partnership. There are many things to consider, especially if you intend to start a partnership with a friend or a family...
National Insurance explained – Video
National Insurance explained by Video, how cool is that. Are you looking for a simple explanation of National Insurance (NI)? You have come to the right place In this video, I am going to be talking about National Insurance specifically, what it is The rationale...
What turnover means in your business
My question to answer today is What turnover means in business. It doesn’t help you that there are different terms for turnover, for example revenue, sales, and takings. In this short blog-vlog I will Tell you what turnover is How to calculate it Why turnover is...
Dealing with risks of self-employment
How to deal with the risks of self-employment Risks are all around us, dealing with the risks of self-employment is no different. Are you working for yourself, are you thinking about becoming self-employed, and want to know how? As with any change in life there are...
Can you claim the fifth self-employed grant?
Have you heard about the fifth self-employed grant? The fifth self-employed grant is a government initiative helping people who are self-employed. It’s due to be paid out over the summer months, covering the periods between May 2021 and September 2021. Today’s vlog...
How to complete W-8 forms
How you should complete W-8 forms is a must if you do business with the US. It’s also a must if have investments in the US or earn income in the US. For example, you tubers, sole traders, UK resident companies, Individual taxpayers, will all come under these rules....