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Cassons' FAQs - Frequently asked questions
Whatever questions and challenges you may face in your career at the Bar, we have seen them and dealt with them successfully before.
Frequently asked questions
Many barristers have questions about the way their financial arrangements work, especially as there are numerous issues that relate solely to barristers. It is essential that you are properly advised by accountants experienced in barristers’ accounts. We have listed some of the frequently asked questions here, together with the answers!
Otherwise if you have any queries about becoming a Cassons’ client, please contact us straight away. You’ll find that it couldn’t be simpler!
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established barrister
- I’ve received a letter from the tax man – help!
- What happens if I become ill or am injured? Can I insure against this?
- How much can I pay into my pension scheme?
- How does the catch up charge affect me?
- Can I pay my spouse for secretarial duties?
- Is there any tax relief for working from home?
- Can I claim tax relief on my court clothing?
- Do I get full tax relief for the computer that I bought after 5 April 2008?
- Do I get full tax relief for the computer that I bought before 6 April 2008?
- Do I get full tax relief for my car?
- Can I claim for all of my motor expenses?
- How much should I put aside for taxes?
pupil barrister
- I have no history of earnings. How can I get a mortgage?
- Am I taxed on my receipts or my earnings?
- Do I get full tax relief for the computer that I bought after 5 April 2008?
- Do I get full tax relief for the computer that I bought before 6 April 2008?
- Do I get full tax relief for my car?
- Can I claim tax relief on my court clothing?
- Do I need to maintain a mileage log?
- Which expenses can I claim against tax?
- My first VAT return is due. Can you help?
- How much should I put aside for taxes?
- When do I pay my tax?
- How can I borrow tax efficiently?
- Will my pupillage awards be taxed?
- To what date do I prepare accounts?
- Setting up your accounting records
- Opening a bank account
- Registering for VAT
- Registering for income tax & national insurance
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