Wanting to setup your own limited company? If so, then you need to make sure you have the correct measures in place. Of most importance is registering your company. This is done by applying through Companies House, the government’s Registrar of Companies who deal with all new and existing UK businesses. You might be wondering… Read More »

So you’re self-employed. Great. There’s many pros to this – like choosing when you want to work, being your own boss, and remaining flexible with your holidays. But like with many things there’s always a flipside. Sorting out your tax, for some people, is a headache. If you’ve worked as a pay-as-you-earn (PAYE) employee, you… Read More »

Getting paid is important. Getting paid fairly, more so. The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) sets about making sure both are carried out correctly. In short, the CIS sets the agenda on how subcontractors should be paid by contractors for their construction related work as well as the amount of deductible tax. What are the main… Read More »

Tax returns. Let me guess, negative thoughts are currently streaming into your head as you think about the painstaking hours spent dealing with forms and torn receipts. Breaking news – it doesn’t have to be this way – if you’re self-employed that is – and if done correctly you can save lots of money. In… Read More »

They say that today’s kids are tomorrow’s dreams. This couldn’t be more true of the construction industry. As the economic climate glooms the need for a fresh and young workforce to come through and thrive in the industry is mightily important. One instrumental piece of law for this side industry is the Levy. The Levy… Read More »

If you have several jobs in construction which are taxed through PAYE, you will also likely have more than one tax code, and this can make taxation matters confusing. You should get a tax code from each job that you work in, though your Personal Allowance – the amount that you can earn in a… Read More »

Don’t worry, you’re not on your own if you find yourself feeling confused about tax returns. You can make the process a little easier however by using an online tax refund calculator. What exactly are tax refunds anyway? Tax refunds exist for people who are overpaying on their income tax. There are many ways in… Read More »

Do you really know your tax types? Whether or not you do, it’s always a good idea to make sure you understand the British tax system so you know where your hard earned cash is actually going. Here’s a breakdown of the types of taxes you may come across. The five types of taxes: Income… Read More »

Unknown to some , if you work in the construction industry, you might be entitled to a refund of some of the money that you pay as tax. This is because if you work in construction, your tax works differently to many other industries in the UK – it’s calculated in advance. This means that… Read More »

How do I get a Tax Refund? How do I change my Tax Code? Am I eligible for a Tax Refund/Rebate? How do I register as Self Employed? Can I get a Tax Refund from Business Mileage? Can I claim back National Insurance? How can I get my P60/P45? When do I file my Tax… Read More »