Knowledge

Award-winning selection of articles, business guides and tools to steer your business to being a big success

Category: 

Tax

Man with a magnifier and paper

Tax

Understand the complexities of HMRC tax investigations with our comprehensive guide. Learn triggers, processes, and how to avoid hefty fines and legal repercussions.

HMRC letter

Tax

Unravel the mysteries of the P60 form with our comprehensive guide. Learn its significance, who needs one, and how to obtain it to navigate UK tax matters with ease.

calculating receipts

Tax

Dive into our comprehensive guide on VAT for self-employed individuals. Uncover key insights to learn all about registration, benefits, and expert tips for 2023 and beyond.

Image of a hand typing on a calculator

Tax

The VAT threshold is a daunting topic, but one that all business owners should understand. Here’s a straightforward breakdown from Crunch.

Stress-free tax returns

Take the stress out of your tax return with Crunch.

Get started

Online accounting 

Check out our accounting packages for sole traders and limited companies, along with our amazing free bookkeeping software.

Join our free community for the self-employed 

Stay up-to-date with the latest news affecting small businesses, and network with like-minded self-employed people.

Business guides 

From understanding expenses to starting a limited company, we’ve a range of jargon-free business guides for you to download and keep.

Free tools and resources 

Work out your take-home pay, chase that unpaid invoice and calculate your IR35. Make running your business a breeze!

british pound coins
Tax

Discover the latest updates on National Insurance Thresholds for 2023/24. See how recent changes may impact you and explore tools to simplify your finances.

Calculator with a start button
Tax

Discover the ins and outs of VAT registration with our comprehensive guide. Explore benefits, understand the process, and confidently navigate your VAT journey from preparation to post-registration tasks.

man smiling at laptop
Tax

Learn how to calculate your taxable profits with this handy guide from Crunch, covering everything from gross vs taxable income, preparing accounts and paying your tax promptly.

tax calculation written on paper
Tax

Class 4 NICs are an important tax element for self-employed people to know about. Read this guide to learn how they work, who they apply to and how to repay.

HMRC letter
Tax

Self-employed? Read our in-depth guide on Class 2 National Insurance Contributions to learn about eligibility, payment methods, contributions and more.

Tax relief jenga blocks
Tax

A detailed guide on the process of claiming tax-relief on professional subscriptions from HMRC, for both employees and self-employed people.

various uniformed people
Tax

A guide on how to claim a tax rebate for uniforms you need to wear for work. That explains the entitlements for different types of workers.

Image of a hand typing on a calculator.
Tax

Looking to save money on taxes and get the most out of your deductions? Read the Crunch guide on flat rate expenses in the UK to discover everything you need to know.

A figurine looking at stack of coins
Tax

High earners need to be aware of the tax implications of earning over £100k, as this directly affects how you manage your finances and maximise your earnings. Educate yourself thoroughly by reading our detailed article on the topic.

Calculator with pound coins
Tax

A full explanation on the different classes of National Insurance and how contributions are paid. With a breakdown of how NI works for employees, employers and self-employed individuals.

Tax bracket written on a post-it note
Tax

If you’re in the 40% tax bracket, or approaching a higher salary band, it’s wise to understand the tax related implications and how they could affect your income. Find out all about it in this in-depth article.

IR35: Why contractors should have business insurance, image of someone signing insurance terms
Tax

Although changes to IR35 have been delayed until April 2021, contractors working through a personal service company still need to have business insurance.

Business guides

View all guides
Crunch chorus image

Join Crunch Chorus: The free community for the self-employed

Stay up-to-date with the latest news affecting small businesses, join us at events, and network with like-minded people. You can also access a full range of resources including business guides, advice videos and useful tools, plus discounts on Crunch services and products.

Find out more

Why business owners love us

Rik

July 7, 2023

I have been with Crunch for many years. I wanted to express my appreciation for the exceptional services provided by Crunch. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and expertise have been invaluable in managing my finances effectively. Working with them has been a pleasure, and I highly recommend their services to anyone seeking reliable and knowledgeable accountants.

More

Stew L

July 6, 2023

As someone that’s new to being self employed, Crunch made the whole set up process easy. From my initial call to understand the process, the check ins to see how I was doing to actually going ahead. Once I was set up the support team were amazing at answering the millions of questions I had and they’re always at the end of the phone or email if I need them. I even had a full 45 minute call to walk through the full system which was amazing.

More

PMC Ltd

June 29, 2023

I really appreciated the way the Crunch staff member adjusted to my knowledge and confidence level - which was relatively low. She helped me work out what I needed to do and was incredibly helpful and patient as I went through my interminable snagging list. This has been my experience with Crunch staff in general - but when tasks build up, it's easy to put off direct contact - when, in fact, this makes all the difference.

More

More categories