Freelancer Finances
A Complete Guide to Self-Assessment for Freelancers
Workers who brave ‘going it alone’ shouldn’t do the same when faced with HMRC’s self-assessment tax system. 4 min
IT and tech news and guides
Freelancer Finances
Freelancer News
Freelancers, not even you independents are alone as a job scam victim
Dodgy agents; ghost jobs and pay packs that don’t pay. A new portal wants the self-employed to report such abuse. 5 min
Guide to Freelancing
Making money online: when a hobby becomes taxable income
You need to know when a hobby becomes taxable income and the consequences of that. You will need to pay taxes and ensure that your business is registered with the HMRC. 4 min
Guide to Freelancing
Choosing the best accounting software for freelancers
What to consider before putting accounting software to work in your self-employed business. 4 min
IR35
How the new IR35 off-payroll rules affect freelancers
An overview for the self-employed of April’s revised rules to stop 'disguised employment.' 5 min
Freelancer News
SEISS grant five and the key changes freelancers should beware
The Self-Employment Income Support Scheme unfortunately has two stings in its tail. 3 min
Guide to Freelancing
Should I set up a limited company?
The pros, cons and considerations to operating through your own limited company as a freelancer. 5 min
IR35
Am I a disguised employee if over 25% of my earnings are from one client?
The tests a part-time sole trader needs to take to check if he really is a freelancer. 4 min
Guide to Freelancing
What are the differences between contracting and freelancing?
Discover the intricacies of the two main ways to be self-employed, before deciding which one is right for you. 5 min
Freelancer Finances
Managing your accounts as a freelancer
No prescribed format for self-employed accounting doesn’t mean there aren’t dos and don’ts. 3 min
Guide to Freelancing
How to set up as a freelancer?
Becoming successfully self-employed is a lot easier if you’re on top of your business structure. 3 min
Guide to Freelancing
How do I start freelancing?
The key steps to take to get a self-employed venture off the ground, up and running. 5 min
Freelancer Finances
What is Capital Gains Tax and when do I need to pay it?
An overview for freelancers on when CGT is due; how to pay it, and how to get relief. 3 min
Guide to Freelancing
How to pay yourself as a freelancer with a limited company
The numbers you should crunch to reveal your take-home pay when running your own company as a freelancer. 5 min
Freelancer News
Pandemic accelerates moonlighting, as one in five become 'side-hustlers'
Freelancing gets its own shot in its arm, from permies both fed up from furlough and creative since covid. 3 min
Guide to Freelancing
The first 5 steps to Self-Employment guide
Becoming a freelancer comes with many decisions and matters to manage, like your own tax affairs. Here is our guide to self-employment and the factors to take into consideration. 4 min