HMRC’s Crypto tax nudge letters
Crypto’s popularity has grown beyond anyone’s expectations in the past few years, and with more and more people investing or considering it, it’s worth understanding the accompanying tax implications, and what you could owe. In this blog we take a [...]
Do you owe tax on cryptocurrency in the UK?
If you currently have cryptoassets, or you've dealt with cryptoassets in the past, there's a good chance you owe tax on those assets. For some time, there was confusion about how crypto was taxed, but HMRC’s position is now much [...]
Can my Limited Company contribute to my pension?
When you’re busy working you’ll want to know that your future is taking care of, usually in the form of a pension. But can you contribute to a personal pension from a Limited Company? In this blog we explore just that, to [...]
Can you claim your festive party as a business expense?
It’s that time of year again when things start to get festive and many Limited Company directors start planning their annual ‘do’. HMRC are somewhat generous when it comes to events, as staff entertainment is considered an allowable business expense, [...]
Reducing your Corporation Tax by making charitable donations through your Limited Company
Donating to charity is a great way to support causes that matter to you. But did you know that by donating through a Limited Company, it can claim tax benefits on the donation? In this blog, we outline how [...]
How much tax can you expect to pay on electric cars?
Electric cars were once a thing of the future, and it was rare to see one out and about on our roads. But now, more and more people are purchasing them, with charging points being the norm in supermarket [...]
The Spring Budget 2023
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered a ‘Budget for Growth’ after the Office for Budget Responsibility forecast a stronger than expected performance from the UK economy this year with inflation continuing to fall. Driving business investment The Chancellor announced a £27 billion [...]
The Autumn Statement 2022 Full Report – what it means for Limited Company contractors
Since the reversal of Liz Truss’s tax policy changes last month, new PM Rishi Sunak and Chancellor Jeremy Hunt have promised a new statement, concluding that now is the right time to proceed with a package of tax cuts. In [...]
BREAKING NEWS – Repeal of IR35 reforms and back track on Corporation Tax
Jeremy Hunt, The Chancellor of the Exchequer, has today scrapped the plans to repeal the Off-payroll IR35 Reforms, which had been announced by Kwasi Kwarteng on 22 September 2022. As part of his ‘Growth Plan’, Kwarteng had set out a [...]
MINI BUDGET SEPTEMBER 2022
The mini budget - what it means for contractors Well that was a big U-TURN affecting the contracting industry! The (not so) mini-budget delivered by new Chancellor, Kwasi Kwarteng last Friday, had a lot more in it than anyone expected. Repeal [...]
The April 2023 Corporation Tax Rate increases – explained
One of the major announcements from the 2021 March Budget was that Corporation Tax would be increasing from 19% to 25% in April 2023. So what does this mean for Limited Companies? In this blog we take a look at [...]
Summer entertaining – the rules behind having a good time
Summer is finally here, hooray! Grab the sun cream, fire up the BBQ and pour yourself something cold, it’s time to enjoy the weather and some much needed socialising. But before you make any plans, what are the rules when [...]
Borrowing money from your Limited Company
There may be times when you’ll need to borrow money from your Limited Company, but how do you go about doing so and what are the associated tax risks from doing so? Plus, is there anything you need to be [...]
Top tips on how to reduce your energy consumption when working from home
It’s an expensive time to work and live in the UK, even more so if you contract from your home. With bills already increasing to an alarming rate and even more rises set to be announced in the autumn, now [...]
Aardvark Accounting’s top 7 tips to reduce your income tax bill in 2022 as a Limited Company contractor
We’re fast approaching the middle of 2022 and the tax year is now in full swing, so now is the best time to take stock of your allowances, and how making them work for you could mean more money in [...]
The Spring Statement 2022 – how have Limited Company contractors been affected?
In this blog our MD, Daniel Mepham, shares his thoughts from the March 2022 Spring Statement. A much anticipated Spring Statement was delivered on March 23rd by Chancellor, Rishi Sunak against a backdrop of war in Ukraine, post pandemic super [...]
Tax planning for 2022/23 – looking ahead to make the most from your contractor pay
Tax planning for 2022/23 To get the most from a Limited Company, it’s worth looking ahead to the coming year and planning accordingly. But what does this mean for contractors, and what do you need to look out for? [...]
Your tax year-end checklist 2022
The end of the current tax year is fast approaching, so now is the perfect time to take stock of your unused allowances to reduce your 2021/22 tax bill. So what should you be considering to ensure you’re contractor take [...]
Electric cars – how much tax can you expect to pay?
The ban on petrol and diesel cars will come into force in 2030, and with more and more electric cars on the roads, they’re becoming an ever increasingly popular mode of transportation. So if you’re looking to purchase a car [...]
Can you claim your festive party expenses?
Who doesn’t enjoy a festive party, and following on from this past year we’ve all had, the team here at Aardvark believe that everyone deserves to let their hair down and have a good time. So are you able to [...]