Finance

Manage the financial side of working from home with confidence. Topics include government support, pricing strategies, tax obligations, expense claims and simple accounting methods.

Business Expenses

Home business owners can claim some costs against tax, but capital equipment and everyday expenses are treated differently and must be purely for business use.

Business Help from the Government

Government support services can help new and existing business owners with free advice and practical assistance.

Dealing with Income Tax

When you work for yourself, your taxes become your responsibility, here's what you need to know about Self-Assessment and filing your own returns.

Distractions in the Home

Home workers struggle with distractions like the internet and social media, so self-discipline is crucial to stay productive.

Expenses Allowed for Home Workers

You can claim heating, equipment and office setup costs as tax deductions if you work from home, but make sure HM Revenue & Customs approves them first.

Finance for Your New Company

Government grants for new businesses exist but won't cover all your startup costs, so plan to find funding from multiple sources.

Home Business Contracts

Written contracts protect freelancers by clarifying expectations, setting standards for behaviour, and giving you legal recourse if problems arise.

Home Career: How to Achieve Better Cash Flow

Improve your home business cash flow by forecasting expenses, controlling spending, and getting paid faster from customers.

Pricing Your Services

Figure out whether to charge by the hour or per project, and set rates that reflect your experience and past salary.

Questionnaire Taxation for a Small Business Working at Home

Home business owners need to understand their own tax obligations, even with an accountant handling the paperwork.

Questionnaire: Claiming Expenses When Working from Home

Check which home office expenses you can actually claim back and what the tax authorities won't allow.

Save Tax When Working from Home

Claim tax relief on home office costs by working out what proportion of your home and bills relate to your business.

Simplest Way of Keeping Accounts for Your Home Business

Keep your home business accounts simple with basic record-keeping tips that won't drain your budget or require accounting software.

Taxing Issues Affecting People Working from Home

Working from home doesn't exempt you from taxes, here's what home business owners need to know about corporation tax, allowances and National Insurance.