What are National Insurance (NI) Contributions? National Insurance is often seen as another type of tax – it can certainly feel like it. It accounts for around 21% of the …
P11D: How does it affect you?
You may have recently received a ‘P11D’. The deadline for you to receive these is the 6th July each year. These important documents (in paper, or now more often in …
Going Self Employed? A guide for Sole Traders.
If you have recently stepped into becoming self employed as a ‘Sole Trader’, or are thinking about it, this is the guide for you. If you are considering whether to …
Advertising Investment: an accountant’s view
Every business would like more customers and clients. Whether you’re after global domination, or would like to maintain your lifestyle business! Advertising is an important area to consider when looking …
Guest Blog: Marketing For Your Small Business
The beginning of a series of guest blogs from like-minded businesses related to supporting your business. First up is from Victoria Scally, a marketing consultant specialising in helping businesses of …
I am a contractor in the Construction Industry – how does ‘CIS’ affect me?
If you are paying subcontractors in the construction industry, you will likely be aware of ‘CIS’ (Construction Industry Scheme). Under this scheme you must usually deduct tax from your subcontractors …
I am a subcontractor – how does ‘CIS’ (Construction Industry Scheme) affect me?
If you are working in the construction industry as a subcontractor, you will most likely have heard mention of ‘CIS’. This is a scheme that means your contractor (the person …
Heelan Hub – Our Networking Group
The Heelan Hub, our very own networking group. This is to be held the last Wednesday of each month at our office in Waterlooville. We’ve taken feedback and decided to …
A day in the life at Heelan Associates: Becki
Becki Becki has been part of the Heelan associates team for 5 years. About Becki “I have been working at Heelan Associates for 5 years since after my youngest son …
What is IR35?
You may have heard the term ‘IR35’, especially if you are in the contracting market. There are years of case law, twists and turns in this area. We aim to …