Can I Claim Spotify as a Business Expense?
Find out whether you can claim your subscription to Spotify and Netflix as an allowable business expense if you’re self-employed.
Taxes, urgh! Who knew following your dream to start a business could be so complicated? From knowing which ones you pay to messing around with tax returns and owing more than you expected – tax can be one of the most stressful parts of running a small business. Here you’ll find guides that cover all aspects of taxes, such as corporation tax, self-employment tax, income tax allowances and VAT. Just choose a category to find out more.
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Find out whether you can claim your subscription to Spotify and Netflix as an allowable business expense if you’re self-employed.
How HMRC defines temporary workplace & the rules you need to follow when working out whether you have a temporary or permanent place of work.
Find out what duality of purpose means and why it matters when it comes to deciding what business expenses you can claim on your taxes.
Find out about the R40 form, where to download a paper copy on the HMRC website and where you need to post it once you’ve completed it.
Find out about the starting rate for savings, how it works and what happens once you exceed the savings starting rate.
Find out why a dividend tax certificate needs to be issued, what they look like and download a dividend tax voucher template to use.
Understand the L17 statement of earning form, who completes it and when it can be used, and see an example form.
Wondering if self-employment is the right choice for you? Here are some of the pros and cons of self-employment to help you decide.
Find out about the tax return filing extension, which penalties will be waived and for how long, as well as how interest will be charged.
Find out how you can arrange for more time to pay your self assessment tax bill with HMRC by setting up a payment plan.
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