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If you've worked long and hard to build up your business, but are now looking to handover the reins to someone else, then you shouldn't be prevented from doing so because of heavy taxes. In this podcast episode, we explain what holdover relief is, how it works, and how to use it so that you can pass down your business stress-free.  Access the full article which is regularly updated here: https://www.ridgefieldconsulting.co.uk/tax-guides/how-to-use-holdover-relief/ For more content like this, visit the 'Tax Guides' page on our website: https://www.ridgefieldconsulting.co.uk/tax-guides/ Sign up to our email newsletter for the latest tax and accounting articles: https://www.ridgefieldconsulting.co.uk/#newsletter

Running out of time to complete your annual accounts? Don't panic! You can request a filing extension. This episode will talk you through how to do that and our accountants share their tips on how to make sure you never miss your deadline.  Access the full article which is regularly updated here: https://www.ridgefieldconsulting.co.uk/tax-guides/how-to-extend-your-filing-deadline/ For more content like this, visit the 'Tax Guides' page on our website: https://www.ridgefieldconsulting.co.uk/tax-guides/ Sign up to our email newsletter for the latest tax and accounting articles: https://www.ridgefieldconsulting.co.uk/#newsletter

As a limited company director, if you're not paying yourself strategically, then you could be missing a trick and overpaying on taxes that you don't need to! Make sure you take a combination of both dividends and a salary where possible and we'll explain the different scenarios that could help you save and earn more.  Access the full article which is regularly updated here: https://www.ridgefieldconsulting.co.uk/tax-guides/directors-salary-or-dividends/ For more content like this, visit the 'Tax Guides' page on our website: https://www.ridgefieldconsulting.co.uk/tax-guides/ Sign up to our email newsletter for the latest tax and accounting articles: https://www.ridgefieldconsulting.co.uk/#newsletter

Accessing a director's loan account can be a powerful and flexible option when you're in need of cash quickly for personal reasons, but this comes with strict tax rules if you want to avoid the high penalties. We explain everything you need to know about using a director's loan account, including covering how you might accidentally open one!  Access the full article which is regularly updated here: https://www.ridgefieldconsulting.co.uk/tax-guides/what-is-a-directors-loan/ For more content like this, visit the 'Tax Guides' page on our website: https://www.ridgefieldconsulting.co.uk/tax-guides/ Sign up to our email newsletter for the latest tax and accounting articles: https://www.ridgefieldconsulting.co.uk/#newsletter

When you run your own limited company, accessing funds from it is not always straightforward. Make sure you're extracting any money you need for personal use in the most tax-efficient manner by combining these 5 different strategies.  Access the full article which is regularly updated here: https://www.ridgefieldconsulting.co.uk/tax-guides/ways-to-take-money-out-of-a-limited-company/ For more content like this, visit the 'Tax Guides' page on our website: https://www.ridgefieldconsulting.co.uk/tax-guides/ Sign up to our email newsletter for the latest tax and accounting articles: https://www.ridgefieldconsulting.co.uk/#newsletter

In this podcast episode hosted by Arekshe, she shares all our tips and tricks for how voluntarily registering for VAT can benefit your business. Listen to our podcast to see if you're ready to be VAT-registered. Getting a mortgage is one of the main challenges when it comes to buying a property, but when you're self-employed it can seem like it's even more difficult. That's not necessarily the case though, and in this podcast episode, Arekshe explains how an accountant can help you secure a mortgage more easily. Access the full article which is regularly updated here: https://www.ridgefieldconsulting.co.uk/tax-guides/voluntary-vat-registration/  For more content like this, visit the 'Tax Guides' page on our website: https://www.ridgefieldconsulting.co.uk/tax-guides/ Sign up to our email newsletter for the latest tax and accounting articles: https://www.ridgefieldconsulting.co.uk/#newsletter

Getting a mortgage is one of the main challenges when it comes to buying a property, but when you're self-employed it can seem like it's even more difficult. That's not necessarily the case though, and in this podcast episode, Arekshe explains how an accountant can help you secure a mortgage more easily. Access the full article which is regularly updated here: https://www.ridgefieldconsulting.co.uk/tax-guides/oxford-accountants-advise-how-to-get-a-mortgage-when-youre-self-employed/ For more content like this, visit the 'Tax Guides' page on our website: https://www.ridgefieldconsulting.co.uk/tax-guides/ Sign up to our email newsletter for the latest tax and accounting articles: https://www.ridgefieldconsulting.co.uk/#newsletter

More and more of us are earning extra money on the side, whether it's out of need or for personal enjoyment; but do you know that this may mean having to pay more income tax? In this episode, Lauren explains how HMRC will seek to tax those who make extra income from hobbies or side hustles. Access the full article which is regularly updated here: https://www.ridgefieldconsulting.co.uk/tax-guides/how-hmrc-taxes-hobbies-and-side-hustles/ For more content like this, visit the 'Tax Guides' page on our website: https://www.ridgefieldconsulting.co.uk/tax-guides/ Sign up to our email newsletter for the latest tax and accounting articles: https://www.ridgefieldconsulting.co.uk/#newsletter

Social media influencing and content creation has fast become a lucrative career. If you're working in this sector, then be sure you understand the rules on how to declare your earnings which may need to include any free promotional gifts you receive.  This podcast episode will serve as a guide to influencers, bloggers, vloggers, content creators and everyone else in between on how HMRC will expect you to report your income.  Access our full article which is updated regularly: https://www.ridgefieldconsulting.co.uk/tax-guides/how-social-media-influencers-and-content-creators-are-taxed/ For more content like this, visit the 'Tax Guides' page on our website: https://www.ridgefieldconsulting.co.uk/tax-guides/ Sign up to our email newsletter for the latest tax and accounting articles: https://www.ridgefieldconsulting.co.uk/#newsletter

Going through a divorce or separation is challenging enough as it is, but when you inevitably have to deal with the financial aspect, it can add another level of complications. This podcast episode from the team at Ridgefield Consulting explains when a tax liability may arise and what the rules are for dealing with them.  Access our full article:https://www.ridgefieldconsulting.co.uk/tax-guides/will-i-have-to-pay-tax-when-i-get-divorced/ For more content like this, visit the 'Tax Guides' page on our website: https://www.ridgefieldconsulting.co.uk/tax-guides/ Sign up to our email newsletter for the latest tax and accounting articles: https://www.ridgefieldconsulting.co.uk/#newsletter

For any aspiring entrepreneurs, listen to this episode for a step by step guide on everything you need to know on how to set up your own limited company. Ellie will go through the different options available to you as well as share essential need-to-know information for before you get started. Access the full article which is regularly updated here: https://www.ridgefieldconsulting.co.uk/tax-guides/how-to-set-up-your-own-limited-company/ For more content like this, visit the 'Tax Guides' page on our website: https://www.ridgefieldconsulting.co.uk/tax-guides/ Sign up to our email newsletter for the latest tax and accounting articles: https://www.ridgefieldconsulting.co.uk/#newsletter

Could you really make more rental profit by owning investment through a limited company? Well, the answer is, it depends. In this episode, Ellie weighs up the different scenarios and explains in what instances you could make a lot more through owning your property portfolio through a limited companies, as well as warns you of some potential downfalls. Access the full article which is updated regularly: https://www.ridgefieldconsulting.co.uk/tax-guides/buying-property-through-a-limited-company/ For more content like this, visit the 'Tax Guides' page on our website: https://www.ridgefieldconsulting.co.uk/tax-guides/ Sign up to our email newsletter for the latest tax and accounting articles: https://www.ridgefieldconsulting.co.uk/#newsletter

If you've been investing in research and development for the past few years, or you're considering a research and development project for the first time, then be aware of the big changes that came about in 2023. Not only did the Chancellor change the process of applying, he's also changed how much you can claim and on what. In this episode, Lauren will cover the key changes.  Access our full article which is updated regularly: https://www.ridgefieldconsulting.co.uk/tax-guides/2023-rd-tax-credits-changes/ For more content like this, visit the 'Tax Guides' page on our website: https://www.ridgefieldconsulting.co.uk/tax-guides/ Sign up to our email newsletter for the latest tax and accounting articles: https://www.ridgefieldconsulting.co.uk/#newsletter

If you're thinking about whether you can afford to hire employees for your business, then listen to this episode to find out about employment allowance. Kizzy explains how it works and how much you could claim. Access the full article which is regularly updated here: https://www.ridgefieldconsulting.co.uk/tax-guides/how-to-claim-employment-allowance/ For more content like this, visit the 'Tax Guides' page on our website: https://www.ridgefieldconsulting.co.uk/tax-guides/ Sign up to our email newsletter for the latest tax and accounting articles: https://www.ridgefieldconsulting.co.uk/#newsletter

Want to find out how you can lower your corporation tax bill whilst keep your employees happy? Did you know that there are select salary sacrifice schemes which are approved by HMRC which means they do not attract P11d tax unlike other workplace benefits? In this episode, Kizzy goes over the different available schemes you can use and how they benefit both your business and your employees. Access the full article which is regularly updated here: https://www.ridgefieldconsulting.co.uk/tax-guides/how-to-use-salary-sacrifice-for-your-business/ For more content like this, visit the 'Tax Guides' page on our website: https://www.ridgefieldconsulting.co.uk/tax-guides/ Sign up to our email newsletter for the latest tax and accounting articles: https://www.ridgefieldconsulting.co.uk/#newsletter