Dad, accountant for contractors, consultants and freelancers, environmentalist and cyclist

Bristol
Joined June 2011
#consultanttip - Working from home for a few days can be very productive, but long term working from home can lead to chronic procrastination or overworking. Be disciplined and work set hours to avoid these pitfalls. focusaccountancy.co.uk/ #accountingandaccountants
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UK–India National Insurance exemptions update UK–India temporary workers: some can keep their social security exemption for 52 weeks. Indian workers in UK no certificate needed. UK workers in India must apply. #SocialSecurity #UKIndia #Employment tinyurl.com/4x68ucdv
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HMRC issues fresh tax notices on savings interest HMRC is sending tax notices for 2025-26 savings interest. You may get multiple letters if they update your tax info. Check any new notifications now. #HMRC #Tax #Savings tinyurl.com/5b3yb3yf
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Have you received a larger than usual tax bill due to starting payments on account? Payments on account can seem confusing and even unfair when you first start, so we have a guide to help you understand your tax bill: focusaccountancy.co.uk/post/… #accountingandaccountants
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Unsure about which taxes to pay when? Read our simple guide to all the tax essentials here: focusaccountancy.co.uk/post/… but feel free to contact us if you have specific queries. We are happy to help. #taxaccountant
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Starting out as a contractor? Anticipate future tax bills. It's tempting to take out all of the money, but you'll have to pay 20% VAT and 25% corporation tax. @FreeAgent calculates both of these as you go along and puts it in your tax timeline for you. focusaccountancy.co.uk/post/…
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Crypto tax alerts for investors Crypto transactions like swaps and spending could trigger capital gains tax. Keep records and check reporting rules to avoid surprises with HMRC. #crypto #tax #HMRC tinyurl.com/yd533dc8
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We're delighted to share this testimonial from one of our clients, Simon Cummings. For more reviews and case studies, feel free to go to our website: focusaccountancy.co.uk/revie… #accountingandaccountants
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HMRC tax debt update: Rising recovery and support HMRC reports £42.8bn of tax debt outstanding amid stronger recovery efforts and tailored support for struggling taxpayers across the UK. Find out what this means. #Tax #HMRC #Finance tinyurl.com/yue5zaan
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#consultanttip - You can claim for travel when working on a client's premises, provided it's not deemed a permanent workplace, which is when you have worked/expect to work there longer than 24 months AND you spend at least 40% of your working time there. focusaccountancy.co.uk/post/…
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Pension tax traps to watch for Pension income and lump sums can affect your tax rate unexpectedly. Know how all your earnings combine to avoid surprises at tax time. #Tax #Pensions #Finance tinyurl.com/4efvdrhv
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No matter what industry you're in, you'll always come across problem clients that never pay on time. You can't completely solve this issue, but there are things you can do to get paid faster. Read all about it here: focusaccountancy.co.uk/post/… #accountingandaccountants
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Child Benefit Tax Payment Option Expands If you pay the Child Benefit tax charge, you may now switch to PAYE for payment, avoiding self-assessment. Check if you qualify before 2027 deadline. #ChildBenefit #Tax #HMRC tinyurl.com/2s3b7z5m
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Starting out as a contractor or freelancer? Remember that you and your business are separate. Make sure you have a separate business bank account and that the money belongs to the company. For more tips on starting out as a contractor see our article: focusaccountancy.co.uk/post/…
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Education providers may reclaim VAT after court ruling A Court of Appeal ruling opens the door for some education providers to claim VAT refunds, pending HMRC's Supreme Court appeal decision. #education #VAT #legalnews tinyurl.com/38v6vywb
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New Tax Rules for Company Directors Company directors filing self-assessment need to report details on close companies and dividends from 2025-26. Prepare your info for smooth filing. #taxupdate #directors #HMRC tinyurl.com/3cy8ddrs
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Contractors, freelancers and consultants: make sure you get paid on time. Consider insuring your invoices or factoring so you're sure you'll get paid. For more tips on how to get paid on time, read the full article here: focusaccountancy.co.uk/post/… #accountingandaccountants
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We're delighted to share this testimonial from one of our clients, Bella Organ. For more reviews and case studies, feel free to go to our website: focusaccountancy.co.uk/revie… #accountingandaccountants
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#consultanttip- If you can send a substitute to provide the same service as you, it proves that you are not delivering a personal service, and therefore you cannot possibly be an employee. This helps you prepare for #IR35. focusaccountancy.co.uk/ #accountingandaccountants
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New customs platform for NI-GB trade New TSS customs platform goes live 20 Oct 2026 for NI-GB trade. Pre-enrol from 1 Oct to keep moving goods hassle-free. Prepare now or miss out. #Customs #NorthernIreland #Trade tinyurl.com/bdcwub4y
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