Can I Claim Expenses Travelling to Work if I am Self-Employed?

There are many benefits to self-employment such as job satisfaction, a good work/life balance, and creative freedom. But the true reality of your business (besides those listed) is your profits. Profits are important, helping you to fund the growth of your business, and providing you with the money you need to pay your bills and…

Are Expenses and Costs the Same Thing?

In business the terms “costs” and “expenses” are commonly used interchangeably and, whilst this is fine in everyday conversation, it’s good practice to define the difference when we’re talking about a business situation. The reason for this is that costs and expenses are recorded differently in a business’s accounts and, in some cases, have different…

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The 24 Month Rule for Contractor Expenses

Contracting is a great way of life and for many people, it’s a way to combine the freedom of self-employment and the security of a regular job. But, to avoid any unfair tax avoidance, HMRC has been cracking down on so-called ‘disguised employment’ for many years. What is disguised employment? A disguised employee is someone…