An Introduction to the tax system for the self employed

When you start out as self employed, the tax system can be confusing to navigate. This introduction will give you an overview of what you can expect with regards to tax deadlines and responsibilities.

Swindells Live Open Seminar: How to turnaround a business

Join us at 10am on 24 November, for a live seminar with Sussex Beds CEO Steve Pickering. Come and learn how Steve and his family successfully turned around a failing business and pick up some tips on how you might be able to make significant positive change in your organisation. Our new partner Joanna Green will also be there to meet and greet clients old and new. Coffee and pastries will be served on arrival.

Maximising tax efficiency – strategies for UK freelancers and contractors

For freelancers and contractors in the UK, tax efficiency is a crucial aspect of managing finances. Unlike traditional employees, self employed individuals are responsible for dealing with their own tax affairs, which means they need to find ways to reduce their tax liability while staying within the boundaries of tax law. In this post, we’ll explore essential strategies that can help freelancers and contractors maximise their tax efficiency.

Inheritance tax in the UK – how to protect your family’s wealth

In the United Kingdom, inheritance tax (IHT) is a topic that often concerns individuals and families. It’s the tax levied on the estate of a deceased person and it can significantly reduce the what you pass on to your loved ones. However, there are strategies and measures you can take to protect your family’s wealth from excessive IHT. In this article, we’ll explore key considerations and steps to safeguard your assets and reduce the burden of inheritance tax.

Deadline for making voluntary National Insurance contributions extended to April 2025

The deadline for making voluntary NI contributions for the period from April 2006 up to April 2017, was originally 5 April 2023. In March 2023, HMRC extended the deadline to 31 July 2023. Taxpayers now have until 5 April 2025 to fill gaps in their NI record from April 2006, an extension of nearly two years.

Swindells announces the hiring of a new partner Joanna Green

“We welcome Joanna to Swindells and look forward to her settling in here and providing our clients with further expertise and value. Jo brings with her a wealth of experience with owner-managed companies and extensive audit credentials and will be a great asset to the Swindells’ team.”