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Tax relief when working from home
If you have not been able to go to work because of COVID, you can claim tax relief for working from home and get some extra cash. In this blog-vlog I will explain: How the tax relief works for employees working at home Who qualifies and how you can check How you claim...
What are payments on account
If you submit a UK tax return and you owe more than a thousand pounds, then be aware of payments on account. Payments on account are a topic that is not properly talked about or understood, but it can catch out taxpayers. In this episode I am going to dive deep into...
Self assessment payments on account
Calling UK taxpayers, be aware of the self-assessment payments on account. If you are not prepared, then this will a nasty shock to your bank balance. As well as your stress levels! I have got you covered. I'm going to talk about: What the payment on account is How...
Claiming the fifth Self-Employment grant
Self-employed and want to know more about the fifth Self-Employment grant? Most importantly, the fifth Self-Employment grant differs from previous grants. There’s an extra turnover test to see how much you can claim. This podcast looks at this, grant eligibility, what...
Can you claim the fifth self-employed grant?
Have you heard about the fifth self-employed grant? The fifth self-employed grant is a government initiative helping people who are self-employed. It’s due to be paid out over the summer months, covering the periods between May 2021 and September 2021. Today’s vlog...
Social Enterprise – Community Interest Companies
Social Enterprise and Community Interest Companies are a great way to do good and make money. They go together like a well fitted glove. Social Enterprise means business that wishes to do social good, be entrepreneurial, and make money. A Community Interest Company,...
What is a Community Interest Company?
A Community Interest Company (CIC) fills the gap between social enterprise and traditional for-profit business. Furthermore, it's designed for those with an interest in solving social problems. Taking on public contracts as well as private ones. It gives you more...
What goes into form W-8BEN-E?
When and how to complete form W-8BEN-E is a must for non-US tax resident entities earning money in the US. This week’s I Hate Numbers podcast follows on from last week. Last week I dealt with individuals and sole traders earning money from the US, who have income...
How to complete the W-8BEN-E form
How to complete the W-8BEN-E form is not a party trick or something to impress your friends. It’s a must do if you're a non-US tax resident company, partnership or a charity receiving income from the United States. Do you want to stop 30% withholding tax from being...
Why you need to complete form W8
Where you are not a US citizen and have money from the US is Why you need to complete form W8. This money could be from your clients, pension income, royalties, dividends, capital gains – you get the picture. Who must complete the W8 form? Most importantly, it...
How to complete W-8 forms
How you should complete W-8 forms is a must if you do business with the US. It’s also a must if have investments in the US or earn income in the US. For example, you tubers, sole traders, UK resident companies, Individual taxpayers, will all come under these rules....
Manage your business cashflow in 6 steps
Do you want to know the Six steps to managing your cashflow ? Cash is the lifeblood of any company. It's what pays for salaries, inventory, and everything else that keeps a business running smoothly Do you know how to manage your cashflow? This week on the I Hate...
Five tips to manage your cashflow
In this short vlog-blog I am going to share Five tips on how to manage your cashflow, Why your business needs cash Firstly what is cash? In other words what gets paid into your bank account, it’s factual, and is the lifeblood of your business. Secondly, why do we...
How different is cash to profits ?
You may be thinking, "I'm a business owner. I don't need to worry about How different is cash to profits? " But it is important to understand the difference because they are not always interchangeable. Cash is what pays your bills, while profit is how much money you...