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Quick, simple guides to the tax questions freelancers, creatives and contractors ask us most.
Featured · Freelancers
Do I need to check my numbers during the year?
Yes, and it doesn't need to take long. Accountants call these regular reports management accounts. For a freelancer, they can be one page: what came in, what went out, what you're owed and what you've put aside for tax. Half an hour a month is enough to spot a problem months before your tax return would.
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Freelancers
Too busy to do it all yourself? What it costs to take on help
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Freelancers
How do I pay myself as a freelancer?
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Freelancers
My first tax bill: what to expect
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Deadlines
Missed the tax return deadline? Don't panic.
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Freelancers
How much should I put aside for tax?
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Freelancers
Can I claim my phone and broadband?
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Freelancers
Do I need to register as self-employed?
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Freelancers
What can a social media manager claim?
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Contractors
Inside or outside IR35: what's the difference?
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Xero made easy
How to connect your bank feed in Xero
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Deadlines
Your Self Assessment year at a glance
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