A graphic designer or art director is eligible for a tax refund from their personal tax return based on tax deducted from several things used in their line of work. These include meals and travel, work clothing, work tools & equipment, training fees, membership, books, phones & Internet, and general expenses. Whether or not you […]
If you are a self-employed plumber who completes a tax return declares earnings to HMRC and pays the appropriate tax amount, you could be eligible for a tax refund. The problem self-employed individuals however is fat they are unaware of expenses that they can claim. Don’t make the same mistake. What you can claim as […]
If there’s one job where you can save a lot of tax, or even all of it, it is working offshore in the oil and gas industry. If your country of residence has a Double Taxation Agreement with the UK, you can also claim relief under the agreement. But whether or not you can claim […]
Blogging can start off as a simple hobby for many people but more often than not it can actually turn into a full-time job. Once you start earning money from your blog, you’ll need to start declaring your income to the taxman (HMRC to use the official name!) so if you haven’t done so already […]
Just because you’re working while you’re in the UK, it doesn’t mean you shouldn’t have time to enjoy yourself and travel round the country taking in the sights and meeting new friends. If you’re a music fan then a great way of spending your free time is to go to one of the many festivals […]
When studying in the UK, it’s more than likely you’ll have a part time job to help make ends meet, so it’s important to understand tax – also known as the big chunk out of your pay cheque. There are two types of tax in the UK that will be deducted from your pay slip […]
Just got your tax back and looking for an adventure? Spend your money wisely and visit these Eastern European cities this spring! If you’re looking for a cheap getaway this Spring, then you can’t go far wrong by checking out some of the destinations in Eastern Europe. These cities continuously rank at the top of […]
Image by Thomas Möller from Pixabay Skiing The skiing season is almost over but there are still a few resorts in the Alps where you may be able to pick up some last-minute bargains. Once the snow disappears, however, many of the popular resorts become havens for walkers and climbers, with lush greenery replacing the […]
As a construction worker in the UK, and are paid under the PAYE (pay as you earn) scheme then you will be entitled to claim expenses for certain items and services. This is known as tax relief as your expenses are deductible against the tax you pay on your earnings. If you are currently employed […]
Image by Albrecht Fietz from Pixabay It’s the weekend again! Hurrah! What’s more the sun has made an appearance so it looks like we’re set for a sunny spring weekend in the capital. Here are three ways to spend those precious 48 hours of freedom in the city, and put to good use the money […]