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A capital sum received by an individual in respect of the sale or relinquishment of income – derived from his or her personal activities – can sometimes be treated as earned income and chargeable to Income Tax. If this is the case, the amount charged
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A pecuniary liability can occur when a monetary obligation is fulfilled by an employer, when by law, the liability was that of an employee. One example of this is the case of an employer paying a debt that an employee owes to a third party. The
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The cash basis scheme helps sole traders and other unincorporated businesses benefit from a simpler way of managing their financial affairs. The scheme was extended to landlords from April 2017. The scheme is not open to limited companies and limited
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If you are self-employed it is important to be aware if an expense is allowable for tax deduction purposes or not. Any allowable costs can be used to reduce your taxable profit.
As a general rule you can claim for items that you would normally use
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