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For extensive small business tax advice, the articles in this section are an essential read. From which records to keep, VAT registration, tax year dates and tax obligations, this section has all the answers to your business tax questions.

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Sole trader tax: What tax do businesses pay

Sole trader tax

Here's how much you can earn before tax when self-employed...…

How does VAT work

What is VAT and how does it affect my small business?

A beginner's guide to value added tax (VAT), when to register, the rates, output and input tax, deregistration, and the Cash Accounting Scheme…

When to register for VAT

What is the VAT threshold and when do you need to register for VAT?

A small business guide to valued added tax (VAT), voluntary and compulsory VAT registration, the VAT threshold and the different rates to be aware of…

Accounting Reference Date

Accounting Reference Date – What is it, and how to change it?

Get the lowdown on what the accounting reference date is, why it’s so important, and how you can change it.…

How to defer your VAT

The taxman is being kind, and struggling businesses can easily defer payments…

IR35 coronavirus delay

IR35 changes delayed for year due to coronavirus

As the country struggles to deal with the impact of coronavirus, the government has announced that it will delay the contentious IR35 reforms by a year. Get the lowdown here.…

how do taxi drivers pay tax

Tax for taxi drivers explained

As a taxi driver, income tax may be a confusing topic. How much should you pay, and how do you go about it? Find out with our dedicated guide…

What is IR35 and off-payroll and how do they affect my business?

Changes to IR35 anti-tax avoidance legislation are set to have a major impact on contractors and their clients. Find out how you could be affected and what you should do to prepare…

Income tax

What is income tax?

Whether you’re self-employed or running a company, you’ll need to know about income tax. Click here to learn what it is, and how to pay it…

Corporation tax

What is corporation tax?

Do you run a company? Then you’ll need to know about corporation tax. Click here for the lowdown on what it is, how to pay it, and what happens when you don’t settle up…

Property development tax

A quick guide to property development tax

Feeling clueless about capital gains? Has stamp duty left you stumped? Find out how taxes might affect your property development plans here…

self-employment tax

Self-employment tax

Don’t see them as a burden, think of your valuable contribution to the economy - here’s what you need to know about self-employment taxes…

making tax digital

Making Tax Digital for VAT: what your business needs to know

Find out how HMRC is making it easier to keep your tax affairs in order, and understand your obligations to Making Tax Digital…

Making Tax Digital

Making Tax Digital explained for small businesses

First announced during Budget 2015, Making Tax Digital has changed since inception. Here's an up to date guide on how you'll be paying tax in the future…

Tax returns explained and the cost of missing the tax return deadline

Late tax return penalties: Fines for not filing

Ahead of the self-assessment deadline on January 31, this is the cost of missing the tax return due date…

Business rates: What you need to know about the upcoming changes

Business rates: What you need to know about the upcoming changes

On April 1 2017, business rates will rise across England, Scotland and Wales. Startups' has created a comprehensive guide to make sure you're informed...…

Self employed expenses

Self-employed expenses: exactly what allowable expenses do you get?

From household bills to travel, find out what business expenses you can claim…

Tax breaks for freelancers: What you need to know

Tax breaks for freelancers: What you need to know

If you’re thinking about going freelance, Startups has compiled a tell-all guide on claiming tax relief for expenses…

How to register for VAT

A step-by-step guide to the VAT registration process, from creating an account with HMRC online to reclaiming VAT on historic goods and services…

Capital Gains Tax explained

Capital Gains Tax explained

Our guide to help you understand and calculate Capital Gains Tax…

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