2022

Going through a divorce in the middle of a cost of living crisis will be difficult for most, but probably even more so for freelancers given their demanding work deadlines and constant juggling between projects. That's why going through a…

Mortgage lenders including Santander have announced that they are changing their affordability calculations on 6 April, taking into account not just rising energy bills and household expenditure as per the revised ONS data, but also the…

Working parents could get up to £2,000 a year to pay for regulated childcare, including holiday clubs and out-of-school activities in the Easter holidays. GOVERNMENT STATEMENT HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding working…

TAX CLINIC Q: What steps should I take if I receive a “discovery” letter from HMRC as a limited company freelancer who does not work through a recruitment agency, umbrella or payroll company? A: A discovery assessment, most likely…

Freelancers are taking the owner of Dragonfly Digital Video Services to court over thousands of pounds of unpaid bills, it has been reported by Brighton and Hove News. The news report stated that the news service has spoken to several…

TAX CLINIC Q: I want to redecorate my home office since I do a lot of client calls online and informative videos for my business. What can I expense on the business and what would need to be claimed if I sold the house in say 10 years’…

If you’re interested in trying out contract working and are not ready to register your own company yet, umbrella companies could provide a taster into freelancing. With an existing client bank and full administrative control, it’s arguably…

There are 973 Hargreaves Lansdown ISA millionaires – up from 576 last year - or 69%.There are 2,000 ISA millionaires in the UK.The average age of an HL ISA millionaire is 72.The most common age among HL ISA millionaires is 73, but we have…