09.09.2011 Tax Advice No Comments

Tax thresholds and planning opportunities 2011/12

There are lots of thresholds which can be utilised or avoided in order to make the most use of the  tax system.  As accountants we need to consider each clients personal situation to make sure that we make the most of the opportunities while minimising their tax bill.  read more

01.05.2010 Tax Advice No Comments

Status – employee or self employed

There is a significant difference between the rights of an employed person as opposed to a self employed person, and this is most clearly reflected in their tax treatment.  An employee has many more rights such as holidays and maternity leave but at the expense of higher taxes.  It is therefore necessary to have an understanding of the differences.

One of the major tests is the degree of control exercised by the employer read more