Think you’ve overpaid tax? Then, you are likely legible for a tax refund. Overpaid tax can arise under different circumstances. The wrong tax code was used because HMRC used the wrong one oryour employer used an incorrect code. You were taxed under an emergency code when you started yournew job. Your circumstances have changed, but […]
Now that the sun is shining, you’re probably going to be a bit busier, so it’s important to keep control of your earnings and understand the tax side of things if you’re a self employed gardener. As a self-employed gardener, there are several ways to trim down the amount of tax you pay every year. […]
PAYE or Pay As You Earn is a system of collecting taxes from employment income during a tax year. This is applicable to employed individuals, those receiving a pension from former employers, those with an annuity paid under a pension plan or a combination of pension and annuity, and for individuals with income liable for […]
If you think working out your income or business tax is hard enough, it becomes even more difficult when you move abroad. Because contrary to popular belief, British expats are not exempt from UK tax automatically. No, you’re not. And yes, we’re not kidding. The reality is tax requirements for British expats are complicated. There […]
If you’re in the UK on a working holiday, then you’d be a fool not to take advantage of cheap flights over to Europe. Europe is backed to the brim with diverse and unique experiences to be had this summer. But here’s 5 of our top ways to experience Europe during your working holiday in […]
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 […]
If you’re headed to the UK for a working holiday then you may end up working in a bar whilst you get some cash together for travelling, but it’s important to be aware of what you’re earning and more importantly how much you’re getting taxed. Bar workers, just like anyone else working in the UK […]
For the majority of travellers who spend their working holiday in the UK, landing a temporary job will suit them down to the ground. With the main goal to earn money to fund the remainder of your travels, a temporary position can allow you to work hard, gain experience and reward without being tied down […]