Tax and finance articles and news

Tax is one of the most important issues facing your business – but easy-to-read tax information can be hard to come by. From Self Assessment to VAT, we’ve compiled tips and guides to help you understand business tax in the UK.

Self Assessment deadline passes - What now?

October 31st was the last day for taxpayers to return the Self Assessment form.

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Podcast: tax responsibilities of business owners

In this episode we will be looking at the tax responsibilities of small business owners.

Tax is a perpetual problem. Calculating it, paying it, and deducting it from your employees’ wages – all of these tasks take time and effort.

But tax can also be confusing, particularly for first-time business owners. So what do you need to do in order to make sure that your tax affairs are in order?

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How to take card payments - The affordable solution
Josh Hall | 30 Apr 2013

Businesses that don't accept card payments are losing out on 120 million transactions a year, but iZettle allows small firms to accept payments easily.
Taskforces and new tax years - Tips for landlord tax
Josh Hall | 24 Apr 2013

The new tax year has begun, and with it comes an opportunity for landlords to get their financial affairs in order.
National Insurance cut - Top tips for recruitment
9 Apr 2013

One of the most significant costs of employment is being reduced as a result of the government's 2013 Budget.
Business Records Check phone call - What are the questions?
Josh Hall | 13 Mar 2013

The much-criticised Business Records Check system is back.
I can't pay my Self Assessment bill - what do I do?
Josh | 13 Feb 2013

Two weeks have now passed since the deadline by which Self Assessment taxpayers must settle their bills.
Small businesses turn to law to tackle late payment
Josh Hall | 9 Nov 2012

A rising number of businesses are turning to the legal system in order to get invoices paid.
Self Assessment deadline passes - What now?
Josh Hall | 8 Nov 2012

October 31st was the last day for taxpayers to return the Self Assessment form.
Podcast: Financing your small business - Understanding the options
28 Aug 2012

In a new series of the Simply Business podcast we will be looking at one of the key issues facing businesses of every size: finding finance.

Don’t ‘do a Vince’ – remember your VAT
By Josh Hall | 8 November 2011

Mr Cable said he made the error “unknowingly” – but if one of the men in charge of the economy can’t get their tax right, what hope is there for the rest of us?
A sole trader’s checklist – 13 top tips
By Josh Hall | 21 October 2011

Amidst all the doom and gloom, last week saw some good news – the number of sole traders in the UK has risen by 123,000 since the start of the year.
Family business succession – tips for making it work
By Josh Hall | 18 November 2011

Family businesses are amongst the most important driving forces behind the UK economy.
Pension options for the self-employed
By Josh Hall | 11 August 2011

The range of pension alternatives on offer can be dizzying. So what are the main options, and how can they help you save for retirement?

Podcast: finding the finance you need to run your business
The range of finance options on offer can be dizzying and confusing. So, in this episode, we will be looking at the different forms of funding available to business owners.
Video: business tips from Andrew Keats of Action Business Consultants Ltd.
In this interview, Andrew Keats advises start-up owners to pursue business partnerships and research alternative sources of funding.
Video: business tips from Pal Carter of City Business Library
In this interview, Pal Carter points business startup owners to City Business Library for helpful tips, resources, and seminars.
Podcast: challenges associated with growing an existing business
In this podcast, Josh Hall talkes about the challenges associated with growing a business. Listen to the podcast or read the podcast on this page.