Company car tax explained: EV vs petrol BIK
A company car is a taxable perk, and the tax gap between an electric car and a petrol one is enormous. Here's how benefit-in-kind works and why EVs win.
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Do I need to tell HMRC about my side hustle?
Selling online or freelancing on the side? Here's the simple rule for when HMRC needs to know, and how the £1,000 trading allowance keeps small earnings tax-free.
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IR35 explained for contractors
IR35 sounds complicated, but the core idea is simple: are you genuinely in business for yourself, or working like an employee? Here's what that means for your pay.
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Umbrella vs limited company: which keeps more of your money?
Two contractors on the same day rate can take home very different amounts. Here's how umbrella and limited-company pay actually differ, and when each one makes sense.
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What expenses can CIS subcontractors claim?
Claiming the right expenses is what turns a CIS deduction into a refund. Here's what subcontractors can usually claim, with the simple test for whether a cost counts.
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CIS deductions explained in plain English
If a contractor takes a chunk off your pay before you see it, that's CIS. Here's what the deduction is, why it happens, and why most subcontractors get some of it back.