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Effective tax planning is essential if you are to minimise your tax bills. Simple tax planning can significantly reduce your tax liabilities.

The self-assessment tax return is an unavoidable burden if you are liable for self-employed tax or have complicated income tax affairs.

Corporation tax is charged on a company's profits. If you trade as a limited company, ensure that paying this tax is as painless as possible.

National Insurance Contributions (NICs) are payable whether you are self-employed or employed by your own company, although different rates apply.

As well as your legal obligations, you’ll want to ensure that payroll is painless and that you use any opportunities to improve your tax-efficiency.

VAT

Effective VAT planning aims to ensure that VAT is relatively painless, and that you are reclaiming as much as possible of the VAT you pay.

Capital gains are made when you sell something for more money than you paid for it. As a result, you can be subject to tax. Take professional advice.

Business property taxes apply to businesses with commercial premises.There are two commercial property taxes: business rates and stamp duty land tax.

If you have tax problems or face a tax investigation, it pays to seek professional advice and you must act rather than just hoping for the best.

You must complete a self-assessment income tax return if you are in business, either as a self-employed person or as a company director.

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A guide to the deadlines for registering for self assessment with HMRC, filing your self assessment tax return and paying the tax you owe.
Two income tax schemes, 'Cash Basis' and 'Simplified Expenses', are designed to make it easier for SMEs to manage their income tax obligations.
How to avoid paying tax penalties to HMRC, including penalties for late filing, keeping inaccurate records or making errors on your tax return.
Working from home? What expenses can you claim when you are self-employed and work from home? Our FAQs answer all your questions on allowable expenses.
If you think you paid too much tax in a previous tax year, use this HMRC tool to claim a tax rebate.
You make money selling stuff online but do you have to pay tax on the money you make?
Simple expenses that self-employed carers and healthcare workers can claim to reduce their tax bill.