Updated: New webinars added and updates made to the times and dates of the exisitng webinars.
VideosYouTube videos:
Self AssessmentShort videos on Self Assessment help and deadlines.
Find out if you’re employed or self-employed.
Research and DevelopmentWhat is Research & Development tax relief?
What expenses qualify for Research & Development tax relief?
How to claim Research & Development tax relief when you receive a grant.
E-learningYou can use HMRC’s free online guides to help you get things right first time:
setting up and running your own business - an online guide about how to register your new business with HMRC, keeping records, sending your tax returns and payments self-employed business expenses - an online guide about allowable business expenses, capital allowances and simplified expenses Tax for foster carers - an online guide to help you understand key issues affecting self-employed foster carers and HMRC Tax advice for childminders - an online guide to help you understand key issues affecting self-employed childminders and HMRC Alcohol due diligence - an online guide for registered excise businesses who have to carry out alcohol due diligence on the goods they sell, buy, hold, import or export EmailsRegister to get business help and education emails from HMRC.
WebinarsWebinars can last for up to an hour. You can ask questions during the presentation and get answers from your HMRC host.
They’re aimed at sole traders and business partnerships. They’re not suitable for directors of limited companies.
Register and log in at least 5 minutes before a live webinar is due to start.
You can watch recorded webinars at any time but you’ll need to register first.
Getting startedHow to tell HMRC you’re self-employed, what National Insurance you’ll pay, how to keep records and budget for your first tax bill.
Live webinars:
2 May 2017, 1pm to 2pmWatch this webinar recorded in May 2016.
Business expensesWhat kind of business expenses you can claim, for example, working from home or paying for things you need for your business.
Live webinars:
3 May 2017, 2pm to 3pm 19 May 2017, 10am to 11amWatch this webinar recorded in November 2015.
Car expenses and the self-employedThe webinar covers:
how to use the simplified expenses method for car expenses how to calculate the actual costs method (including capital allowances) leasing a car and personal contract purchasesLive webinars:
22 May 2017, 10am to 11am 24 May 2017, 10am to 11am Capital allowancesHow to claim tax relief when buying or improving things, for example, vehicles or equipment that you need for your business.
Live webinars:
27 April 2017, 10am to 11am 11 May 2017, midday to 1pmWatch this webinar recorded in June 2016.
HMRC and Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) - working together for you, starting a businessMoving from claiming benefits to New Enterprise Allowance, you can get up-to-date guidance from DWP and HMRC.
Live webinars:
31 May 2017, 11:30am to 12:30pm 28 June 2017, 11:30am to 12:30pmWatch this webinar recorded in April 2016.
HMRC and Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) - Leaving the Work Programme and starting in BusinessWork Programme Customers, you can get up to date guidance from DWP and HMRC
Live webinars:
31 May 2017, 1:30pm to 2:30pm 28 June 2017, 1:30pm to 2:30pm Record-keepingHow to keep records, set up a records system and how long to keep records.
Live webinar:
9 May 2017, 11am to midday 23 May 2017, 11am to middayWatch this webinar recorded in April 2016.
How to complete your online tax returnHow to register for Self Assessment online and complete your tax return.
Watch this webinar recorded in June 2016.
Your payments to HMRCThis webinar tells you how your first tax bill is calculated and payable. It also explains how you can budget for your first bill and covers options for paying HMRC.
There’s no date for a live webinar at the moment.
Watch this webinar recorded in April 2016.
Cash Basis for the self employedThis webinar will explain the Cash Basis scheme, available for the self-employed, which is designed to make tax simpler for sole traders and business partnerships. It’s not suitable for limited liability partnerships (LLP) or limited companies.
Live webinars:
10 May 2017, midday to 1pm 24 May 2017, midday to 1pmWatch this webinar recorded in January 2017
ChildmindersThere’s no date for a live webinar at the moment.
Watch this webinar recorded in April 2016.
Foster carers’How to use qualifying care relief, keeping records and what to put on your tax return.
Live webinar:
11 May 2017, 10am to 11amWatch this webinar recorded in September 2016.
Foster carers’ tax returnsThis short webinar helps foster carers to fill in the self-employment section of an online tax return.
Watch this webinar recorded in December 2016.
Shared Lives carersFor those in Shared Lives care, for example, Adult Placement care, Kinship care, staying-put care and parent and child arrangements. How to use qualifying care relief, keeping records and what to put on your tax return.
There’s no date for a live webinar at the moment.
Watch this webinar recorded in June 2016.
Supported LodgingsFind out what Supported Lodgings are and how you deal with them. We will also tell you what records you need to keep.
There’s no date for a live webinar at the moment.
Watch this webinar recorded in July 2015.
Alcohol Wholesaler Registration SchemeThis has information for small and medium businesses. If your business buys or sells alcohol, the Alcohol Wholesaler Registration Scheme tells you how to register.
There’s no date for a live webinar at the moment.
Watch this webinar recorded in April 2017.
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