The latest IR35 case law
If you are ever investigated by HMRC and employment status is found between your company and your end customer, then IR35 tax will be payable. This effectively means that PAYE tax and employer’s NI will be p...
Barn Dance Success
We at Pillow May would like to again say a HUGE thank you to all who came or supported our barn dance; it was an amazing afternoon/evening but wouldn’t have been without you all. We had a wonderful turn out ...
A humbling tour to Cambodia
The Pillow May team visited Cambodia for a team development trip and to visit Free to Shine, the charity that we had supported for our 10th birthday year. Our superb trip was organized by the wonderful team ...
Remote possibilities
Your cloud practice is growing rapidly so you need new team members. Offering remote and flexible working would enable you to recruit from a wider geographical area and hence talent pool. But how do you make...
Current Fuel Advisory Rates
Fuel advisory rates are used to calculate the amount of VAT a company can reclaim relating to the fuel element of the mileage allowance payments. These rates are also used for mileage claims when an individu...
Making Tax Digital: your questions answered
What is Making Tax Digital (MTD)? Making Tax Digital (MTD) is part of the Government’s plan to digitise the UK tax system, by replacing paper tax returns with digital returns. This means that maintaining pap...
How not to fall prey to a cyber attack
What is APP fraud? Cyber-crime is invasive; it sneaks into our homes, infiltrates our offices and seeps into our mobile devices – leaving victims embarrassed; vulnerable; devastated, and it is now the most c...
Parent and business owner – the great time challenge
A large majority of small business owners are balancing work with parenthood – many even starting their own businesses to seek greater flexibility and job satisfaction by becoming their own boss. Howev...
Pillow May in action – Savage Beauty
Savage Beauty is a high-end beauty salon offering treatments and a retail space for clients wanting expert personalised skincare advice. It is based in the Wiltshire town of Devizes and was opened by owner E...
Company car vs private car
Is it worth running a company car? Having a company car seems like an attractive proposition. But is it? Buying your own car privately or leasing could work out cheaper. Explore all the options below before ...
