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Self assessment - your tax return
Visit the DirectGov site to learn how self assessment works and who it applies to, completing your tax return and the benefits of filing it online.
What financial records businesses need to keep
A guide to the variety of financial rcords you need to keep when running a business. There are some special rules you need to know.
Tax and National Insurance
Q: I am working full-time until my mobile hairdressing business establishes itself. What tax and national insurance should I be saving?
Tax advice for UK businesses
Free tax advice and tips for UK businesses on a number of topics including corporation tax, tax relief, capital gains tax and much more.
How to Claim back tax
Q: What can I claim back tax on when some things are used as part of the business and some for the home, such as car, internet, phone and so on.
Guidance on benefits, tax and pensions
Find guidance on government financial support, benefits, tax and pensions from Directgov.
Tax, tax returns and self-assessment from HMRC
HMRC is responsible for collecting the bulk of tax revenue, as well as paying Tax Credits and Child Benefits. Click for information about tax, tax returns and self-assessment.
Do you need to register for VAT?
Information on VAT for small businesses, what it is, whether you need to register for it and how to do so from Business Link.
Find an accountant from the ACCA
ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is the global body for professional accountants.
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Get help with your tax return
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