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Category: Money & Tax for the Self-Employed

Everything you need to manage money and tax as a freelancer or sole trader – from self-assessment to invoicing and cashflow.

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The most common Self Assessment questions answered by experts

8 January 20218 November 2025 Money & Tax for the Self-Employed, Scaling Up Your Solo Business Not Ltd 0 Comments

Ahead of the Self Assessment tax return deadline on 31st January, experts answer some of the most searched for questions on the topic. 

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Is Britain a nation of risk-takers

4 January 20214 January 2021 Money & Tax for the Self-Employed Not Ltd 0 Comments

The average Brit seems more than willing to take a risk now and again.

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Major overhaul of R&D tax credit reporting is critical to UK’s economic recovery

1 October 202029 April 2022 In Business, Money & Tax for the Self-Employed Not Ltd 8 Comments

HMRC has this week published data showing the number of companies claiming Research and Development (R&D) tax credits and the cost to the Exchequer of providing that support.

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Investing your money in stocks? Here are 5 things you should know first

17 September 202017 September 2020 Money & Tax for the Self-Employed Not Ltd 6 Comments

Investing your money for profits is what everybody aspires to do. You probably need the money for college, start up a business, for retirement, or you want to go for a holiday.

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Is now the right time to trade the UK financial markets?

7 September 20207 September 2020 Money & Tax for the Self-Employed Not Ltd 15 Comments

Trading financial instruments for short-term gains is successful during periods of volatility. Luckily, the world is awash with uncertainty and this presents myriad trading opportunities.

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Brickflow: The UK housing market after lockdown

10 July 202031 October 2021 Money & Tax for the Self-Employed Not Ltd 4 Comments

Not many would have predicted that a global pandemic might be just the fillip needed to kickstart the construction and development industry.

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Auction or estate agent? Pros and cons when selling property

18 May 20209 May 2023 Money & Tax for the Self-Employed Not Ltd 5 Comments

When you’re ready to sell houses or flats in your portfolio, you may be considering selling through an estate agent or at auction.

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Businesses can offset coronavirus-driven losses in order to cut tax bill

24 April 20208 November 2025 Money & Tax for the Self-Employed, Scaling Up Your Solo Business Not Ltd 2 Comments

Businesses suffering lower revenues due to the coronavirus crisis may be able to offset their expected losses for this year against last year’s taxable profits in order to help reduce their tax bill.

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Understanding what to do with pensions whilst furloughing staff

9 April 2020 Legal Advice for Freelancers, Money & Tax for the Self-Employed Not Ltd 1 Comment

Since the Government published details about its Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, there have been many questions asked about what it means for pensions.

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4 tips for anyone starting a new property development business

2 March 202029 January 2025 Money & Tax for the Self-Employed Not Ltd 1 Comment

The British have an ongoing love of property with the phrase ‘an Englishman’s home is his castle’ still resonating.

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How to complete your first self-assessment tax return?

24 February 202024 January 2022 Money & Tax for the Self-Employed Not Ltd 1 Comment

Have you just got into self-employment? Or do you have a formal job and a side hustle?

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R&D Tax credit claims could pay 178k UK salaries for a year

11 February 2020 Money & Tax for the Self-Employed Not Ltd 1 Comment

While growth in R&D tax relief claims has increased by 35% annually since inception in 2001 to over £4bn last year the scheme is yet to be fully utilised by UK business.

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Tips for getting on top of self assessment tax return deadline

21 January 20208 November 2025 Money & Tax for the Self-Employed, Scaling Up Your Solo Business Not Ltd 1 Comment

Whilst the 2018/19 tax year end may seem like a distant memory, the 31st January 2020 deadline for filing online Self Assessment tax returns is fast approaching.

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How to reduce the business or personal tax you will pay this year

18 January 20208 November 2025 Money & Tax for the Self-Employed, Scaling Up Your Solo Business Not Ltd 4 Comments

One good way to focus on tax savings this year is to ensure you have a tax plan.  Unless you specifically plan to save it is very unlikely to happen. 

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Why Purchasing an expensive .bond domain is an indicator of a reputable institution

23 December 201923 December 2019 Money & Tax for the Self-Employed Not Ltd 2 Comments

Reputability is everything when it comes to financial decisions and investment.

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