HMRC adds 48 hours to tax return deadline
Self-assessment filers get extension, as tax staff walkout looms.
Jan 30, 2012
Freelancers' Questions: Which accounting year is best?
Expert helps a would-be sole trader stuck on which accounting date to choose.
Jan 24, 2012
Top tips for your looming tax return
Final considerations for self-employed people who want to avoid hefty penalties.
Jan 23, 2012
Freelancers can't escape the online-only VAT man
Be prepared, whenever you need to prepare, for VAT going electronic.
Dec 20, 2011
'Aggressive' taxman raking in more than ever
Tax expert balks at how much income from investigations is soaring.
Nov 30, 2011
Seven steps to prompt payment as a freelancer
What to do before your next invoice becomes overdue.
Nov 15, 2011
Five freelancing tips for when you're not paid
With late payment, prevention is better than cure but when you’re too late...
Nov 11, 2011
State tipped to simplify closing down a company
Formal guidance on informally winding up is expected to side with shareholders.
Nov 7, 2011
Self-employed mortgage-hopefuls don't need three years' accounts
How to overcome the home ownership barrier.
Oct 24, 2011
Taxman in 'indiscriminate' penalty mode
The Revenue's new penalty regime is returning a record number of notices for late filing.
Oct 20, 2011
Freelancer tax returns – explained
Sole trader or Ltd? There are hard and fast rules when declaring to HMRC.
Oct 5, 2011
New penalties loom for self-assessors
The Revenue is ready with an automatic fixed penalty, even if there is no tax to pay.
Sep 30, 2011
EU late payment rules 'should be fast-tracked'
Fixed compensation for the slow-to-get paid could be a reality as soon as next year.
Sep 19, 2011
HMRC attacked for letting penalties stack up
Revenue resorts to stalling tactics that make taxpayers cough up more.
Sep 13, 2011
Taxman to cross-check mortgage claims
Unprecedented opportunity, says HMRC getting paid to probe for income anomalies.
Sep 5, 2011
Self-employed mortgage hopefuls stuck on trading history
'Three years’ accounts to get a mortgage is proving too tall an order, too often.'
Sep 2, 2011
Freelancers' Questions: Will a director's low salary break minimum wage rules?
Reassurance for a limited company put off by the National Minimum Wage Act.
Aug 19, 2011
UK tax system not fit for purpose, HMRC told
'Successive failings and widespread problems paint a disturbing picture at the Revenue.'
Aug 16, 2011
Expiry date for cheques rubbed out
Cheques bounce back from the brink following ‘listening’ by the banks.
Aug 8, 2011
Freelancers' Questions: Can I claim expenses on a credit card purchase?
'On your credit card, out your pocket or from petty cash? It’s all the same to HMRC.'
Aug 7, 2011
