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Articles by Ian Marlow

• The Dangers of Not Submitting Your Tax Return On Time
  Why you should submit your tax return on time and avoid the hidden dangers and charges in filing it late.
  Published 17Feb2011, viewed 205 times

• Simple Ten Point Guide To The VAT Rate Change
  This atricke is a simple summary of the VAT rate changes in January 2011. Set out as ten simple points it guides you through the key issues.
  Published 25Dec2010, viewed 136 times

• Five Key Attitudes for Business Success
  How can you make sure your new business succeeds? There are key atttitudes that will increase your chance of success, some practical and some to do with attitude.Make sure you maximise your chances of success.
  Published 09Dec2010, viewed 246 times

• Successfully Starting Your New Business
  What do you need to start an effective business? There are key attitudes and actions that will give you a much better chance if you adopt them than if you don't. And the good news is that they are all within your control so you can choose to set yourself up properly to succeed. This article takes you through the top five things to get right if you want to succeed and create a profitable business.
  Published 22Nov2010, viewed 130 times

• Who Needs To Complete a UK Tax Return?
  Who needs to complete a UK self assessment tax return? In many countries everyone has to file a tax return but in the UK it is only about one-sixth of the population who do so. Why is this and who needs to do so? When do you have to notify HMRC of your need to file a return? This article serves as a guide to the regulations.
  Published 10Nov2010, viewed 207 times

• Understand Your Tax Code
  Often people are confused by their tax code. What does it mean and how is it arrived at? Do I have the right code that means I will be taxed correctly? This article takes you through the key issues so you can understand your tax code properly.
  Published 04Nov2010, viewed 176 times

• Save Tax on Selling Property
  If you are selling a second home or holiday property it is important to know what tax you may have to pay and how you might legitimately plan to minimise any tax liability. If the property is jointly owned, who pays the tax? Will a self assessment tax return need to be completed?This article provides a greta starting point to get you thinking and palnning effectively.
  Published 25Oct2010, viewed 244 times

• HMRC Tax Errors
  What should we emake of the recent HMRC errors which require over a million taxpayers to repay underpaid tax thanks to the Revenue's own errors? How did these errors occur and is there anything that can be done if you are affected.
  Published 19Oct2010, viewed 183 times

• What Do I Need To Form a Limited Company?
  What do you need to think through if you are planning to form a new limited company? This article takes you through the key issues to consider that will save you time, trouble and money later on. If you are unsure about shares, dividends, the resposibilities of a director and company secretary, or simply want to find the most efficient tax structure then this article will prove a helpful guide.
  Published 14Oct2010, viewed 409 times

• Five Common Mistakes on Tax Returns
  Completing a personal tax return can be complicated and it is easy to make mistakes which lead to an HMRC enquiry or in you paying too much tax. This article looks at the five most common tax return mistakes and shows you how to avoid them. Whether you are employed, self-employed, non-domiciled or reporting a capital loss you will find valuable advice here.
  Published 06Oct2010, viewed 165 times

• Self Employed Tax Savings
  How can you save tax when you are self-employed? There is probably less potential for tax planning to reduce your tax bill than if you run a limited company but that is not to say that it cannot be done. This article suggests four practical ways for the self-employed to start saving tax.
  Published 29Sep2010, viewed 351 times

• 5 Top Tips for Saving Tax
  Everyone wants to pay less tax but how can you achieve that? This article offers five simple ways to get you thinking whether you run your own business or are only a personal taxpayer. Here is practical advice rather than a complicated tax scheme and the benefits can be enjoyed by almost everyone without losing their own peace of mind
  Published 21Sep2010, viewed 182 times

• Starting Self Employment
  A beginners guide for anyone thinking of starting self-employment. What do you need to think about? How should you begin? Where do you need to register your business? Make sure you know what you need to do before you start.
  Published 14Sep2010, viewed 119 times

• Non-Residence and Domicile Tax Issues
  The issues of residence and domicile for tax purposes are complex and the tax issues change regularly. In this article Ian Marlow uses his experience of dealing with these issues on a daily basis to provide a clear introduction to the subject in an easily understandable format.
  Published 05Sep2010, viewed 285 times

• Starting a Limited Company
  Should I form a limited company? What issues do I have to consider when doing so? What will be my legal obligations? This article introduces you to the key legal, accounting and tax issues involved in starting a company to make sure you make a careful and considered decision.
  Published 27Aug2010, viewed 176 times

• Reducing Your Tax Bill
  Advice on how to pay less tax by making sure you claim all relevant costs and expenses. No complex taxschemes are outlined; just basic, sensible ideas for minimising your tax liability without fear of an investigation into your tax return
  Published 23Jul2010, viewed 230 times

• Dealing With a Tax Enquiry
  What do you do when HMRC launch an investigation into your tax return. This article offers helpful advice in dealing with a tax enquiry, looking at why you might have been chosen; what might have been wrong with your tax return; and how to deal with the enquiry.
  Published 15Jul2010, viewed 196 times

• Starting a Business - Counting The Numbers
  Starting a business is exciting, envigorating and challenging. But many entrepreneurs pay only cursory attention to making sure the numbers are counted accurately. Setting up good accounting systems are crucial to success. But what exactly is it that needs to be done? This article explains the issues to consider and where good advice can be found.
  Published 09Jun2010, viewed 160 times

• Know The Numbers
  Basic accountancy for business owners. Where to start in understanding basic accounting to ensure that you make a profit and improve your cashflow.
  Published 16May2010, viewed 263 times

• Should I Register for VAT?
  New or growing businesses may need to register for VAT. How do they decide whether to do this? What do you have to do to register for VAT? What about special VAT schemes? This article is an introduction to the key issues.
  Published 09May2010, viewed 310 times

• Preparing To Submit Your Tax Return
  What you need to do to prepare your tax return and ensure you are not asking to be selected for an enquiry.
  Published 03May2010, viewed 266 times

• Sole Trader or Limited Company?
  Should you start your business as a sole trader or as a limited company? If you are already self-employed, should you now incorporate? This article considers the advantages and pitfalls of the options.
  Published 25Apr2010, viewed 500 times

• How To Save Taxes And Maximise Your Income
  An introduction to saving tax and maximising your disposable income without finding yourself in difficuties with the tax authorities. The article offers practical advice on how to approach tax planning while avoiding a tax enquiry.
  Published 03Apr2010, viewed 281 times

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