Autumn Budget 2024
October 30, 2024
A new Government, a new Chancellor and a new approach to the UK’s fiscal policies. Rachel Reeves entered her first
Read more.Preparing for time off at Christmas: why freelancers need to set their rates right from the start
October 22, 2024
As a freelancer, preparing for time off – especially around the Christmas period – requires careful planning. Unlike employees with
Read more.What the Labour Employment Rights Bill means for contractors
October 22, 2024
Labour’s recently published Employment Rights Bill brings significant changes to the UK’s employment landscape. While it has been lauded for
Read more.Send us your Self-Assessment Tax Return Questionnaire if you wish us to file your Tax Return
October 22, 2024
***PLEASE IGNORE THIS REMINDER IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT US YOUR QUESTIONNAIRE*** If you would like Cogent to prepare and
Read more.Send us your Self-Assessment Tax Return Questionnaire by 30 September and benefit from the full discount
September 20, 2024
***PLEASE IGNORE THIS REMINDER IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT US YOUR QUESTIONNAIRE*** If you would like Cogent to prepare and
Read more.The frustrations of HMRC’s service challenges
September 20, 2024
As HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) announces record-breaking tax revenues for the 2023/24 fiscal year, it’s evident that despite this
Read more.Self-Assessment tax return second payment on account due by 31 July 2024
July 16, 2024
Just a reminder that if you make payments on account and haven’t yet paid your Second Payment on Account towards
Read more.The impact of a Labour Government on your finances
July 16, 2024
As you are no doubt aware, the Labour Party has succeeded in ousting the Tories from Parliament with a significant
Read more.Congratulations to the winner and runner-up of our Euro 2024 referral promotion…
June 26, 2024
The response to our latest refer-a-friend giveaway has been incredible… but there could be only one winner and one runner-up.
Read more.What could the General Election mean for IR35?
June 26, 2024
As the general election draws near, the issue of IR35 and the broader implications for contractors and the self-employed have
Read more.