HMRC considering shorter registration deadlines for sole traders and landlords
Personal Tax

HMRC considering shorter registration deadlines for sole traders and landlo...

2y Idris Nagri

HMRC considering shorter registration deadlines fo...

ATT technical officer, Emma Rawson, takes a look at HMRC’s new call for evidence which explores potential reforms to how and when individuals with pro...

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Struggles faced by sole traders revealed by HMRC tax record study
Business

Struggles faced by sole traders revealed by HMRC tax record study

5y Chris Jewers

Struggles faced by sole traders revealed by HMRC t...

One-fifth of self-employed sole traders don’t survive one year, and the majority don’t survive five. Read More...

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Unlock opportunities in the sole trader market
Business

Unlock opportunities in the sole trader market

6y

Unlock opportunities in the sole trader market

Unlock opportunities in the sole trader market A recent survey of 800 accountants by QuickBooks found that 42% of the respondents’ clients were sole t...

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The Practitioner: Dividends change forces sole trader choice
Corporate Tax

The Practitioner: Dividends change forces sole trader choice

9y Idris Nagri

The Practitioner: Dividends change forces sole tra...

The small company route is becoming increasingly unattractive, as dividend tax rule changes, plus VAT, sees the sole trader option being taken Read Mo...

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Old-fashioned accountants are damaging to sole traders
Accounting Firms

Old-fashioned accountants are damaging to sole traders

12y Idris Nagri

Old-fashioned accountants are damaging to sole tra...

Self-employed need more up-to-date information on their financial health to ensure their survival Read More...

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Sole traders uncertain over future tax liabilities
Corporate Tax

Sole traders uncertain over future tax liabilities

17y Idris Nagri

Sole traders uncertain over future tax liabilities

Advisers make urgent calls for Treasury to clarify plans on small business taxation Read More...

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Business - Sole traders seek change
Personal Tax

Business - Sole traders seek change

26y Idris Nagri

Business - Sole traders seek change

Chancellor Gordon Brown came under pressure this week to include the UK’s four million unincorporated sole traders in his proposals to overhaul ...

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HM Revenue cracking down on eBay traders
Administration

HM Revenue cracking down on eBay traders

17y Idris Nagri

HM Revenue cracking down on eBay traders

Buyers and sellers not the only people visiting auction sites - taxman prowling as well Read More...

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Regular share traders face tax threat
Personal Tax

Regular share traders face tax threat

21y Idris Nagri

Regular share traders face tax threat

Individuals who buy and sell shares on a regular basis could be in for a nasty shock as their profits could be hit by new tax obligations. Read More...

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Leeson learnt: rogue trader - and auditors - could escape another day
Consulting

Leeson learnt: rogue trader - and auditors - could escape another day

23y rumo , Writer

Leeson learnt: rogue trader - and auditors - could...

As Accountancy Age went to press, Justice Evans-Lombe had agreed to a three-day delay to allow liquidators and Coopers, now part of PricewaterhouseCoo...

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Lord Hollick on Making Tax Digital: Committee ‘puzzled’ by government’s cost estimates
Corporate Tax

Lord Hollick on Making Tax Digital: Committee ‘puzzled’ by government’s cos...

7y Idris Nagri

Lord Hollick on Making Tax Digital: Committee ‘puz...

MTD cost estimates are not based on 'facts', and are 'disbelieved' by most small businesses and sole traders, says Lords committee chairman Read More...

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HMRC launches settlement schemes for those in dispute over sideways loss relief
Corporate Tax

HMRC launches settlement schemes for those in dispute over sideways loss re...

9y Calum Fuller , Reporter

HMRC launches settlement schemes for those in disp...

Corporates, partnerships and sole traders all offered chance to settle if they have abused sideways loss relief Read More...

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Best Practice: Brookson’s Martin Hesketh
Accounting Firms

Best Practice: Brookson’s Martin Hesketh

12y Idris Nagri

Best Practice: Brookson’s Martin Hesketh

Hesketh has come under fire for claiming that old fashioned accountancy firms are damaging sole trader clients Read More...

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43,000 accountancy freelancers overpaying tax
Personal Tax

43,000 accountancy freelancers overpaying tax

14y Idris Nagri

43,000 accountancy freelancers overpaying tax

Accounting freelancers working as sole traders, or being paid via recruitment agencies, may be paying too much tax, according to PAYE specialists Par...

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UK suffers upsurge of insolvencies
Business Recovery

UK suffers upsurge of insolvencies

19y Idris Nagri

UK suffers upsurge of insolvencies

UK insolvency rate will rise to the highest in the EU, with sole traders likely to take the brunt. Read More...

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Budget 2003: Red tape help for SMEs
Corporate Tax

Budget 2003: Red tape help for SMEs

21y Idris Nagri

Budget 2003: Red tape help for SMEs

The chancellor has gone some way to appease small businesses and sole traders by tackling a number of red tape issues. Read More...

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Court ruling disappoints contractors
Personal Tax

Court ruling disappoints contractors

21y Idris Nagri

Court ruling disappoints contractors

Experts have urged contractors and sole traders not to give up hope following last Friday's controversial High Court IR35 ruling in favour of the Inla...

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Liquidation law changed
Consulting

Liquidation law changed

25y Idris Nagri

Liquidation law changed

Insolvency practitioners welcome new legislation that will arm the FSA with powers to petition for bankruptcy of sole traders from next year and allow...

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Delay hits partners
Personal Tax

Delay hits partners

26y Idris Nagri

Delay hits partners

SA hitches at Revenue may force sole traders to pay interest while waiting for rebate. Read More...

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Accountancy people moves: March 2024
Company News

Accountancy people moves: March 2024

2w Rachael King

Accountancy people moves: March 2024

The ICAEW confirms new vice president, with senior heads appointed at KPMG and EY. Within the mid market, a flurry of end of year partner appointments...

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UK Accountants brace for significant tax changes in 2024
Administration

UK Accountants brace for significant tax changes in 2024

4m Idris Nagri

UK Accountants brace for significant tax changes i...

The upcoming tax changes in 2024 will significantly impact businesses and individuals in the UK. Accountants play a crucial role in helping clients na...

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HMRC's new taxation rules for freelancers will mean significant adjustments
HMRC

HMRC's new taxation rules for freelancers will mean significant adjustments

5m Idris Nagri

HMRC's new taxation rules for freelancers will mea...

Navigate the complexities of HMRC's new tax rules for freelancers and partnerships with our in-depth analysis of the upcoming changes for the 2024-25 ...

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MTD: The story so far
MTD

MTD: The story so far

7m Sam Alberti

MTD: The story so far

The UK's plan to digitalise the tax system is well underway Read More...

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Accountancy firms face increased workloads as HMRC customer service delays persist
HMRC

Accountancy firms face increased workloads as HMRC customer service delays ...

1y Greg Noble

Accountancy firms face increased workloads as HMRC...

HMRC receives criticism from taxpayers as January 31 deadline looms Read More...

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Tech update: Help to Grow Digital scheme to wind down
Technology

Tech update: Help to Grow Digital scheme to wind down

1y Sam Alberti

Tech update: Help to Grow Digital scheme to wind d...

The scheme will close to new business applications on February 2 Read More...

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MTD: A chance for accountants to show their worth
Accounting Firms

MTD: A chance for accountants to show their worth

1y Greg Noble

MTD: A chance for accountants to show their worth

The upcoming MTD for income tax self-assessment deadline opens the door for accountants to play a key advisory role once more  Read More...

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Webinar: Embracing MTD for income tax to create a more efficient practice
Webinar

Webinar: Embracing MTD for income tax to create a more efficient practice

24 November 2022
1y

Webinar: Embracing MTD for income tax to create a ...

Overview Title: Embracing MTD for income tax to create a more efficient practice Date: Thursday November 24th Time: 15:00 PM GMT Duration: 1 hour Regi...

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Tech update: Sage and Microsoft in fresh integration for SMEs
Technology

Tech update: Sage and Microsoft in fresh integration for SMEs

1y Sam Alberti

Tech update: Sage and Microsoft in fresh integrati...

The move will “simplify and automate” workflows for small businesses Read More...

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