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Sick Pay & Sick Benefits for Self-Employed

One of the major benefits of being self-employed is the independence it brings. You are your own boss, and you have total freedom over how, when, and where you work. But with all this freedom comes a lot of responsibility. You need to keep your own records, manage your own finances, submit your own tax…

Is Medical Insurance Tax Deductible?
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Is Medical Insurance Tax Deductible?

If you’re a business owner considering health insurance for your employees, this is your essential guide to how the medical cover you provide will affect your tax situation. In this post we’ll also explore how medical insurance affects tax for self-employed people, and other unincorporated business owners. How Does Medical Insurance Affect Tax? At the…

Self-Employed: How to Get Insurance for Sickness, Illness or Injury
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Self-Employed: How to Get Insurance for Sickness, Illness or Injury

If you work for an employer, you’ll receive statutory sick pay if illness or injury ever puts you out of work. Depending on your employer, you may even receive additional benefits on top of your statutory pay. But self-employed workers don’t always have this safety net. So how can you insure yourself against long-term illness…

What Are the Advantages of Private Healthcare Insurance for Small Businesses?

What Are the Advantages of Private Healthcare Insurance for Small Businesses?

Growing numbers of small businesses in the UK are offering their employees private healthcare insurance. As employee perks go, private healthcare insurance can be costly for businesses. But the benefits more than outweigh the downsides. Indeed, even the smallest businesses could eventually see a return on their investment on private healthcare insurance. What is Private…