Electric car tax – how much can you expect to pay and the differences between leasing and hire purchase
Are you running your own Limited Company and considering switching to an electric car? Before taking the leap it’s worth understanding the taxable implications that come with an electric car, and how this can be affected by the final [...]
How much can you claim for using your home as an office?
If you’re working from home or planning to do so in the future, you might be wondering how much you’re able to claim from your Limited Company for completing remote work from your own home. In this blog we explore [...]
Can you claim your holiday party as a business expense?
As the festive season approaches, many Limited Company directors are gearing up for their annual company party. The good news is that HMRC is quite accommodating of these kinds of events, as they consider staff entertainment to be a [...]
A guide to the cost of living crisis for Limited Company contractors working at home
Working from home in the UK can be costly, especially considering the current cost of living crisis. It’s therefore more important than ever to review your energy consumption and other costs, so you can keep more of your earnings. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 Super-Deduction Tax Relief
As a Limited Company contractor you’ll no doubt have equipment to enable you to complete your work. HMRC allows you to offset part of the cost of purchasing said equipment against your company profits. Plus, as an extra bonus, [...]
A contractor’s guide to bounce back loans, dividends and illegal dividends
New to contracting? We explain what dividends are If you’ve been contracting for a while you may wish to skip this first section, but if you’re just starting your contracting career or are considering taking the leap, you may [...]
Business insurance – what a Limited Company contractor needs to know
As a contractor you’ll want to be able to contract worry-free, knowing that you’re 100% covered should the unexpected happen. In order to be able to do so, you’ll want to ensure you have the correct insurance in place, [...]
New to contracting? Top tips for staying on your path to success
Congratulations on your new career in contracting! Whilst it’s an exciting time there’s plenty to get your head around, especially if this is your first time in self-employment. But fear not! The experts here at SG Accounting have put [...]
24-month rule for travel and subsistence explained
Being a director of a limited company, entitles you to claim for legitimate expenses that relate ‘wholly, exclusively and necessarily for the running of the business.’ A full list of allowable business expenses is available in our Expenses Guide. Included [...]
Did you know you can claim these as a business expense?
At the last count, unclaimed business expenses cost UK small businesses a whopping £238 million each year. That’s a lot of money that could be lining small business owner’s pockets. We constantly remind the contractors we work with to claim [...]
Can you claim your Christmas party as a business expense?
Christmas is a great time for celebrating and reflecting on your achievements over the last year. Contractors often ask us if they can claim the cost of a Christmas ‘do’ as an allowable business expense. The good news is that [...]
Could you benefit from the Rent a Room scheme?
Do you have a spare room in your home? Maybe your kids have grown up and have moved out? Or, you’ve moved into a new property and you find you have spare space? Instead, of converting this space into a [...]
Claiming interest on buy-to-let mortgages as a contractor
Anyone who has rental property or works in tax will know about the relatively recent changes HMRC have made to how landlords are allowed to claim the interest on their mortgages. See below: % of Mortgage Interest can be deducted [...]
Thinking about changing your company car? Why waiting until 2020 could be a good idea
If you’re a contractor who is thinking of purchasing an environmentally friendly company car through your limited company, due to the car benefit changes, you may be better off waiting until 2020 to do it. Tax on company cars [...]