Emily Coltman

Emily Coltman FCA, chief accountant of FreeAgent, is a graduate of the University of Cambridge. She has been working with small businesses since the year 2000 and is passionate about helping their owners lose their fear of "the numbers" and the taxman. She is the author of three e-books, "Refreshingly Simple Finance for Small Business", "Micro Multinationals", and "Very Awkward Tax"."

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Author Content

Working from home? Here’s how to claim energy costs as a home-based limited company

The dos and don’ts when using HMRC’s ‘reasonable method’ to claim a chunk of your house’s utility bills.

27th June, 2024 | Expenses

Change is coming for limited companies on Companies House: be ready for when it hits

Contractors who are directors are wating for the other shoe to drop. Here’s what we know so far.

8th April, 2022 | Comment

Contractor expenses if working from home due to covid-19: refresher

What you can claim as a sole trader or limited company (hint: it hinges on two words).

28th October, 2020 | Coronavirus

Contractors’ Questions: How to claim an Apple iMac plus software?

A contractor cautious about HMRC can include the computer’s full cost, not just half of it.

15th January, 2019 | Expenses

Contractors' Questions: How to buy a laptop and software for business?

'It's not what it says on the tin that makes it allowable or not; it's how you use it.'

4th January, 2019 | Expenses

Contractors' Questions: Can I get tax relief on mileage included in my fee?

Top tips on claiming from HMRC, for an on-the-road contractor on a bundled rate.

17th October, 2017 | Expenses

5 tips to stay on top of your contractor expenses

Forking out personally for your business doesn’t have to equal cash, tax or pricing problems.

23rd May, 2013 | Expenses