UK Working Holiday: Guide For Australian & Kiwi Travellers Youth Mobility Scheme Australia, being one of the countries that have a special reciprocal agreement with the UK, enables its passport holders to apply for the Tier 5 Youth Mobility Scheme, previously known as the UK Working Holiday Visa programme. This allows young people from Australia […]
Top Job Sites For Kiwis Looking For Temp Work In The UK Are you looking for temporary work in the UK? You would be glad to know that there are many job sites that you can use, which will make your hunt easier and more convenient. There are specific temporary jobs, however, where you need […]
When you’ve been paying tax the entire year, the last thing you want to do is to pay more by the end of the tax year. Good thing there are ways to reduce tax bill legally and even get credits to put money back in your pocket with little effort. In the UK, getting the […]
We’ve all felt that sinking feeling inside when we look at our paycheck to see a sizeable chunk has been seized by the tax man only to have never been seen again. But did you know just by taking a few simple measures everyone can cut their costs to the HMRC and best of all […]
The subject of taxes is not something people would enjoy talking about. But because it is one of the two things that are certain in life, everyone must face and understand it, especially the terminologies. Adjusted Gross Income – The amount of money left after credits, certain business expenses, and other selected deductions are made. […]
Travelling by train from London to any part of Europe, such as Granada, Spain, can be expensive. But there are ways to save money and still travel comfortably. Get Eurail passes Doing so is much more affordable than buying individual tickets. It also offers more flexibility and a better price. Get a pass from the […]
Are you planning to travel internationally soon? Considering that taxes can be outrageous, you should learn a few tricks to avoid paying huge sums on surcharges and government taxes. Fly direct Did you know that a series of taxes are incurred for each segment of your flight? A one-stop flight, for example, will have a […]
Come April 2018, there will be changes to tax rates, allowances, and exemptions. The changes will affect private clients, corporate and business, property, and employment. Allowances and Reliefs Personal allowance For the tax year 2018/19, the personal allowance will have an increase of £350, effectively increasing it from £11,500 to £11,850. 10% of this amount […]
Have you studied in the UK? If you worked whilst studying then you could be owed a student tax refund. Why you may have paid too much tax? Whilst you’re a student and juggling part-time work, or perhaps temping during the holidays it’s quite possible that you may be put on emergency tax if you […]
Have you been on a Working Holiday in Australia? If so, you’re legally obliged to file an Australian tax return at the end of the year. Did you spend at least 6 months in Australia? Did you earn money during your Working Holiday? If so, you could be owed tax back. Claim tax back from […]