The Autumn Statement 2022 Full Report – what it means for Limited Company contractors
Since the reversal of Liz Truss’s tax policy changes last month, new PM Rishi Sunak and Chancellor Jeremy Hunt have promised a new statement, concluding that now is the right time to proceed with a package of tax cuts. [...]
BREAKING NEWS – Repeal of IR35 reforms and back track on Corporation Tax
Jeremy Hunt, The Chancellor of the Exchequer, has today scrapped the plans to repeal the Off-payroll IR35 Reforms, which had been announced by Kwasi Kwarteng on 22 September 2022. As part of his ‘Growth Plan’, Kwarteng had set out [...]
Mini Budget September 2022
The mini budget - what it means for contractorsWell that was a big U-TURN affecting the contracting industry! The (not so) mini-budget delivered by new Chancellor, Kwasi Kwarteng last Friday, had a lot more in it than anyone expected.Repeal of the IR35/off-payroll [...]
Corporation Tax Rate increases in April 2023
Back in the March 2021 Budget it was announced that there would be an increase in Corporation Tax from April 2023, so how much will this ultimately cost you and your business? In this blog we look at what’s [...]
Staff entertainment as a business expense – are you able to claim?
With lockdown and social distancing a thing of everyone’s distant memory, you may be looking forward to getting out and about this summer. So whilst the restrictions on socialising have been lifted, what are the rules in regards to [...]
How to avoid the most common Limited Company contractor pitfalls
For the most part, contracting through your own Limited Company is great. You get to choose when, where and who you work for, along with your day rate. But whilst there’s plenty of perks to contracting, there could also be [...]
SG’s 7 top tips for Limited Company contractors to reduce your income tax bill in 2022
The tax year is now in full swing and whilst you currently might not be considering tax, it’s still a good idea to understand it’s importance, and how making it work in your favour could ultimately mean more money [...]
SG are pleased to announce that our FCSA accreditation has been renewed for another year
Who are the FCSA? The Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA) is the UK’s leading membership body, that’s dedicated to raising standards, and promoting supply chain compliance for the temporary labour market. Why are they important to contractor service providers? [...]
SG Accounting have been nominated in this year’s Contracting Awards!
We are so pleased and proud to announce that SG Accounting has been nominated in this year’s Contracting Awards! What are the Contracting Awards? Acknowledging the top service providers in the contracting industry, the Contracting Awards celebrate those providers who [...]
Borrowing money from your Limited Company and the associated tax risks
You may find from time to time that you need to borrow money from your Limited Company, but how do you go about it, what are the associated tax risks, and is there anything you need to be aware [...]
A Limited Company contractor’s guide to getting paid your worth and negotiating your day rate
Sadly it’s never been so expensive to live and work in the UK. With a rise in National Insurance, the ever increasing price of energy, fuel, food and other basic commodities, if you’re able to increase your rates in [...]
The Spring Statement 2022 – what it holds for Limited Company contractors
In this blog our MD, Daniel Mepham, shares his thoughts from the March 2022 Spring Statement. A much anticipated Spring Statement was delivered on March 23rd by Chancellor, Rishi Sunak against a backdrop of war in Ukraine, post pandemic [...]
Tax planning for 2022 and beyond
Tax planning for 2022/23 To get the most from a Limited Company, it's worth looking ahead to the coming year and planning accordingly. But what does this mean for contractors, and what do you need to look out for? [...]
A Limited Company Contractor’s year-end tax checklist
Don't miss out, be sure to make the most of your tax-saving opportunities before April 6 2022. The end of the current tax year is almost here, so now is the perfect time to take stock of any unused [...]
Can your Limited Company contribute to your pension?
When you’re busy building your contracting empire, you’ll want to rest easy knowing that your future is taken care of, usually in the form of a pension. So is your Limited Company able to make contributions? This blog explores [...]
The effects of the levy on dividend rates in April 2022 and how this affects small business owners
The government recently announced a rise in National Insurance and dividend tax rates that’ll come into force from April 2022 onwards, with an aim of raising the much needed funds for the new Social Care and Health levy. So [...]
Making Tax Digital – a contractor’s look at when, where and how you’ll be affected
What is Making Tax Digital (MTD)? MTD is the government’s plan to transform the tax system and move everything online. The Treasury minister Jesse Norman, has hailed the expansion of MTD the ‘next step to creating a modernised digital [...]
Are you entitled to childcare when contracting through your Limited Company?
One of the great positives from contracting and running your own Limited Company is the flexibility it provides. You get to choose when, where and for whom you work, and can chop and change whenever you like. So how [...]
Electric cars – how much tax can you expect to pay?
The recently announced tax band changes have meant that purchasing an electric car is a more realistic possibility than ever before. Along with the planned ban on petrol and diesel cars from 2030 onwards, you may be considering upgrading [...]
The Budget October 2021
Autumn Budget 2021 The Chancellor Rishi Sunak presented his third Budget on 27 October 2021. In his speech he set out the plans to “build back better” with ambitions to level up and reduce regional inequality. Main Budget proposals [...]