Stamp Duty: What Is It?
Stamp duty: what exactly is this vaguely named tax that summons up images of Renaissance blacksmiths making fire insurance plaques? Today we’ll talk about...
Key Hole Accounting: Tax Havens
How do you solve a problem like tax avoidance? This particular will-o’-the-wisp is, once again, out in the open for all to see. The...
Tax Series: National Insurance
What is National Insurance?
National insurance (NI) was first introduced in 1911. Initially, the idea behind NI was to provide a government safety-net (of money)...
Tax Series: Small Business Tax Essentials
Tax laws in the UK can be somewhat confusing. Today we run down a few essential taxes you should be aware of whether you’re...
Smart Accounting? It’s All About Deduction
We here at Aspiring Accountants think of accounting as somewhat akin to detective work. It involves thorough investigation, inference and an excellent understanding of...
Tax Series: Income Tax
Income tax… you can almost hear the groans that come with this noun phrase. For the cynical (looking at you libertarians), it's is a...
Tax Series: Corporation Tax
It’s a hot political topic, but what really is corporation tax? Let’s find out.
What is Corporation Tax?
The clue is in the title here....
Key Tax Dates to Remember for 2017-2018
Throughout the financial year, there are specific dates that need to be noted. If you’re an accountant or a business owner, you’ll already be...
Tax Series: VAT
VAT - it’s one of those elusive elements of modern life you know you should understand, yet here you are - 33 years old...
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