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Used electric car through LTD company
If I understand correctly it’s a 20% discount off a new car’s price. But if a three year old car comes with a 50% reduction on the new price why wouldn’t a company be tempted if it could live without the warranty?- friday
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- Forum: Accounting / Legal
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Used electric car through LTD company
With the BIK reductions for electric cars over the next couple of years I’ve been considering buying a used electric car through the company. I’m looking to buy used rather than lease a new vehicle to get better value for money. Usually buying a used car through the company makes little sense...- friday
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Good public tax spreadsheet for contractors
Does anyone know of a good spreadsheet for modelling various income/corp tax scenarios from a contractor's perspective? I'm looking to test out various combinations of dividend, salary, expenses and pension. I googled and searched here but so far I've only found simple calculators that only...- friday
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SaaS bookkeeping and accountancy recommendations.
FreeAgent long-termer FreeAgent long-termer I've been using FreeAgent without an accountant for a while now and I'm pretty happy with it. It sits on a sweet spot on the cost/convenience scale between accountants and the DIY kits from HMRC. The month to month work is actually a little less...- friday
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- Forum: Accounting / Legal
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2nd hand car, £20k?
I take a different tack. If a car is 1-2 years old and it's got big mileage that speaks a lot of motorway miles to me (which I mind a lot less). Bagpuss is right about the profile of the ex-fleet cars you find there though. Most are 3 years old or 60,000 miles (i.e. just out of warranty) and... -
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2nd hand car, £20k?
Everyone has their favourite cars but for the age/condition you're in the market for I'd go to a local car auction. You can get an ex-lease/ex-fleet that's still in warranty for a bargain price. You're after something in warranty so the usual auction risks won't apply. Ex-fleet are typically... -
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Everyone's favourite dilemma
Thanks for the input guys. > If you are single and adventurous the Swiss option is definitely a good bet I'm engaged and adventurous :freaky: > you will be paying Swiss tax/NI which is not low Actually the net take home on an example payslip worked out as 80% of gross, although there is the...- friday
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- Forum: Business / Contracts
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Everyone's favourite dilemma
A few successful interviews on the same day have delivered me with a nice problem but not much time to solve it. What do folks think of these options? 1. Local contract on reasonable money for 3 months min Reasonable work at a commutable distance. 2. Live away UK contract on same money for 3...- friday
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Joining the family business - thoughts and experiences
I realise the thread title suggests I'm joining The Mob but that's a world of intimidation, prostitution and racketeering, I'm actually following my brother into contracting. :eyes I plan to make the jump in April when the market picks up a little and he's offered to let me join his company...- friday
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