Contributions to your pension are not a business expense, so they don’t affect your self-employed profits. However, you are eligible for tax relief on any contributions you make, which you can claim on your tax return. What expenses can I claim when working from home?
1. Tax Relief for Working from Home (Home Expenses) Eligibility: Employees who are required to work from home by their employer, not just due to personal preference, may claim tax relief. Expenses Covered: You can claim relief for a portion of household costs, such as: Heating and elec...
Considering pension contributions can offer tax relief, as the government typically contributes a certain percentage of your contributions. Checking if you qualify for any tax credits or benefits, such as child benefit or working tax credit, can provide additional financial support. Keeping accurate rec...
In this example, an individual works for a UK employer but is a dual resident and spends their time working in the UK and overseas. Given that the individual is working in two or more tax jurisdictions (including the UK) it is very important to determine where they are treaty resident. I...
Most of the time, if you are working from home and only use a small part of your property for your business, such as a home office, you will not need to pay business rates. The same is true if you sell goods by post. However, you may need to pay business rates alongside your cou...
A few very low earners qualify for an additional band of tax relief on savings. Up to £5,000 of interest can be sheltered under the ‘Starting Rate for Savings’. If your interest, dividend income, or capital gains pushes you into a higher tax band then you will pay a higher rate...
When we start working – and we start paying taxes – we’re shocked by how much less of our pay we actually get to keep. Beyond the sticker shock But knowing your tax bracket is about more than just stopping you from fainting when you open your payslip. Because armed with this knowledg...
It’s also worth noting that capital allowances may offer some tax relief to your business. Capital allowances allow businesses to deduct the cost of certain necessary items, such as company vehicles and machinery, from total pre-tax profits. This could significantly reduce your tax bill, so ...
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