Tag Archives: self-employed

Xero Demo Video

Xero have kindly helped us to produce a Co Branded video.  It briefly demonstrates how Xero can help you streamline your finance function, we hope that you enjoy it. [embed]https://mcclearyaccountants.com/videos/McCleary-Company-Ltd-Xero-demo.mp4[/embed]
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Deadline Reminder: Newly Self-Employed Support Scheme

For anyone based in Northern Ireland who began Self Employment during the 2019/20 Tax Year and has suffered a 40% reduction in profits, as a result of the Coronavirus Pandemic, a support grant remains available, however the closing date for applications is 6.00pm on 7th January 2021, so if you think you may be eligible…
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Government extends Furlough to March and increases self-employed support scheme

As the lockdown has now started for England and continues elsewhere, the Government has changed its mind again about business supports and decided to extend the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) and the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) across all regions of the UK. The Chancellor has announced that CJRS will be extended until the…
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Why it’s important to plan

Consider this case study: Bill Smith, a self-employed electrician, purchased a brand new van 15 March 2014 for £18,000. Due to a downturn in the local economy his trading profits for the year to 31 March 2014 were just £9,400. Fortunately, he had secured a number of regular contracts for the following year that should net at least £30,000 in the Continue Reading
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