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How risky is investing in Seed EIS investments?
The risk of investing in Seed EIS funds warrants exploration before investors and those looking for funding overlook the opportunity. Lawrence Gosling interviews two fund providers.
Budget 2021 and what it means for small business
Furlough and Covid financial support set to be extended, while Treasury keeps on business rates suspension for many. Timothy Adler writes.
Read MoreSME borrowing problems as HMRC creditor status changes
HMRC’s status as a preferential creditor could lead to SME borrowing problems as they might face restricted lending. Chris Williams explains.
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The important self-assessment questions answered
There are over 110,000 searches for advice every month by those doing their own tax returns. Ahead of the 31 January deadline, the most important self-assessment questions are answered by Kevin Winterburn of Sheards Accountancy.
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Albion Capital VCT fundraising seeks £45m across five trusts
Wealthy investors are showing increased interest in venture capital trusts as Alex Davies of Wealth Club explains. Such interest could bode well for an Albion Capital VCT fundraising.
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Why you should consider filing a tax return early
The deadline for tax returns may be months away but there are very good reasons for making an early return, not least to avoid penalties. Kay Ingram (pictured) of LEBC makes the case for filing a tax return early.
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How to make a tax return before the deadline
The deadline for making a tax return is fast approaching so now is that time to act and get an online return in before end January
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MPs to fight Sunak over move to hike national insurance for self-employed
Tory backbenchers decry plans to hike self-employed national insurance from 9% to 12%. Timothy Adler writes.
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1m self-employed face having to pay tax bill larger than earnings
First HMRC prepayment deadline for self-employed tax looms in January, based on what freelancers earned pre-covid. Timothy Adler writes.
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Pension withdrawals rise as individuals seek cash
There appears to be pension withdrawals rise as individuals struggle to get cash whether due to lack of income, returns from savings, rising living costs or a combination of factors. But experts urge caution over dipping into pensions too much, too soon.
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Childcare pension credits and benefit tax adjustments available
When children are cared for by family members there are childcare pension credits which can apply to the carer’s state pension entitlement. And higher earners whose income has been distrupted might need to look to their child benefit situation.
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Loan charge reporting and payment deadline upon us
Loan charge reporting is essential for all workers who have been paid through a disguised remuneration scheme and the deadline to do so is 30 September.
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