Getting ready for a gap year abroad or working holiday is no mean fete. There is so much to remember including taking the right clothes for where you’re headed, having all your chargers and adapters, and more importantly, have you got enough money? Here are a few tips to make sure you’re prepared for your […]
There are plenty of job vacancies for working holiday makers in the UK, which is why a lot of young adults from all over the world apply for a UK working holiday visa. Are you ready to take on the challenge of working in the UK? Finding work is fairly easy, what with all the […]
Well it’s about time! The BBC have reported this morning that the EU are to extend tax breaks for the British Film Industry. Under the new scheme, film production companies will be able to claim tax relief of 25% payable towards the cost of production. The new move that had to be passed by the […]
Are you in the UK on a working holiday visa and making the most of it? Combining traveling while earning money on the side is probably the most enjoyable thing young adults can do. This is especially true in the UK where working holiday makers can make the most of the opportunities on offer. One […]
The northwest city of Manchester has given us world-class football clubs, a thriving music scene with bands from The Smiths to Oasis, and the Trafford Centre for shopping that could rival Westfield in London. With the famous culture of the north bubbling away, it’s become a mecca for backpackers in the UK. For anyone heading […]
The UK may be well known for its job opportunities and thriving cities, but it also has copious amounts of places to visit, whether for their natural beauty or history. While on a working holiday in the UK, make sure to check out the following sights and attractions to experience the best of this amazing […]
What are the factors that will affect my eligibility for a full UK tax relief? The relevant double taxation agreement between UK and your country Your residence or country of origin The place of residence of your employer Where the rig or installation is located, whether it is in the UK or non-UK sectors of […]
Image by PublicDomainPictures from Pixabay The Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system is what employers use to deduct income tax and National Insurance (NI) contributions from an employee’s earnings before wages or pension is paid. If it is used to pay tax on wages or occupational pension, the same system can also be used to […]
Do you think you have overpaid income tax? HMRC has adjusted their tax rules to help NHS staff to get more relief for their hard work. You can claim a refund on the cost of uniform laundry if you wear and wash it at home because there are no available facilities at work. This is […]
Whether you work part time as a tutor or work for tuition agencies, you would still be considered self-employed for tax purposes. Because HMRC has been contacting tuition agencies, asking for details on tutors to prevent tax evasion, it is vital that you have everything tax-related taken care of or risk being fined. What do […]