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Some "super contributor" entrepreneurs putting over "300, 000 into pensions
21+ hour, 38+ min ago (619+ words) Around 1, 000 self-employed workers contributed six-figure sums into personal pension pots in the tax year 2023-24, according to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) figures. Among the top 25 entrepreneurs contributing into personal pensions in 2023-24, the average sum put in over the year was…...
Every business on Dragons" Den tonight, from a food composter to pre-loved kitchens
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (588+ words) Entrepreneurs also pitch cocktail-making kits and a redesigned medical bag for women in the health profession There's been plenty of love for the beauty moguls in this series of Dragons' Den. After Refy Beauty's Jenna Meek returned to the den…...
Profit with purpose: why creativity still defines Britain's best businesses
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (385+ words) Dr Jason Wouhra OBE, CEO of Lioncroft Wholesale, reflects on the 2025 E2 E Profit 100, celebrating the companies thriving through adversity and calling for a renewed national commitment to entrepreneurial growth Profit is not just the lifeblood of any business endeavour, but…...
Millions warned of changes to the'tax'system
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (306+ words) My first Self Assessment tax return Source: HMRCgovuk Millions warned of changes to the tax system - Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment (MTD ITSA) will be introduced from 6 April 2026 for sole traders and landlords. - Initially, it applies to…...
A new tax system is coming next year " here's all the guidance you need
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (639+ words) No more leaving your self assessment until the last minute - Making Tax Digital means changes to your record-keeping The Independent Money channel is brought to you by Trading 212. Millions of sole traders and landlords have just months to prepare for…...
HMRC's new rules are stressing freelancers out " here's what you need to know
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (271+ words) For the first time in decades, the self assessment tax return process is getting an onerous shake-up. Katie Rosseinsky speaks to experts about how Making Tax Digital will actually impact self-employed people Want to strike fear and panic into the…...
Self-employed workers face key tax date next week - and it's costly to miss
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (623+ words) If you complete a self assessment and pay taxes and NICs from it, the chances are you're due for your second payment The Independent Money channel is brought to you by Trading 212. If you work for yourself, you're likely to…...
Self-made workers "unsure how to manage their savings
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (436+ words) One bank has called for financial education to help workers better invest their savings An estimated "40. 7 billion held in savings by individuals who have ascended the income ladder could be harnessed to stimulate the UK economy, new research suggests. These…...