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This page shows the current range of HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) free live 'webinars' that give tax help to businesses and the self-employed. Each webinar consists of a 30 minute presentation followed by a 30 minute question and answer session.
To view a webinar you must first register in advance - simply provide your name and email address. To register, simply click on the webinar date and time shown below. All times shown are UK local times. Once you've registered you'll receive an email confirmation which has a link to follow to view the webinar. When you first access a webinar, it's a good idea to log in at least five minutes before the start time to make sure the software downloads in time.
If you'd like to discuss possible alternative dates, please telephone HMRC on Tel 0845 603 2691 from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm, Monday to Friday.
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The following webinars are aimed at the newly self-employed.
Find out why employment status matters, how to tell HMRC that you're self-employed, how National Insurance works, what records you need to keep and how to complete a tax return and pay tax.
Available dates and times
22
May 2012 from 14:00 to 15:00 (Opens new window)
23
May 2012 from 13:30 to 14:30 (Opens new window)
24 May 2012
from 16:00 to 17:00 (Opens new window)
25 May 2012
from 15:00 to 16:00 (Opens new window)
28 May 2012
from 15:00 to 16:00 (Opens new window)
29 May 2012
from 14:00 to 15:00 (Opens new window)
30 May 2012
from 09:30 to 10:30 (Opens new window)
31
May 2012 from 16:00 to 17:00 (Opens new window)
What common business expenses to claim and calculate tax allowances for vehicles and equipment when newly self-employed.
Available dates and times
21
May 2012 from 17:00 to 18:00 (Opens new window)
22
May 2012 from 16:00 to 17:00 (Opens new window)
23
May 2012 from 09:30 to 10:30 (Opens new window)
24 May 2012
from 10:00 to 11:00 (Opens new window)
25 May 2012
from 11:00 to 12:00 (Opens new window)
28 May 2012
from 13:00 to 14:00 (Opens new window)
29 May 2012
from 12:00 to 13:00 (Opens new window)
30 May 2012
from 15:30 to 16:30 (Opens new window)
31 May 2012
from 12:00 to 13:00 (Opens new window)
For employers who are not involved in HMRC's Real Time Information pilot. Find out more about becoming an employer, what responsibilities an employer has including, online filing and reporting.
Available dates and times
23
May 2012 from 11:30 to 12:30 (Opens new window)
28
May 2012 from 19:00 to 20:00 (Opens new window)
For employers who want to find out what happens when an employee is absent from work due to illness, how to decide if Statutory Sick Pay is appropriate and what help is available to calculate what is due.
Available dates and times
23
May 2012 from 15:30 to 16:30 (Opens new window)
30
May 2012 from 13:30 to 14:30 (Opens new window)
For employers who have an employee who is either having a baby, adopting a baby or looking after a mother who has had or is adopting a baby. How to decide what payments are appropriate and what help is available to calculate what is due.
Available dates and times
24 May 2012 from 12:00 to 13:00 (Opens new window)
This webinar is aimed at contractors in the Construction Industry Scheme and provides an overview of the scheme and explains how to take on and pay subcontractors and meet tax obligations.
Available dates and times
29 May 2012 from 10:00 to 11:00 (Opens new window)
Aimed at subcontractors in the construction industry, it provides an overview of the scheme, how to get set up, and explains what deduction statements are and what records you need to keep.
Available dates and times
22
May 2012 from 12:00 to 13:00 (Opens new window)
30
May 2012 from 11:30 to 12:30 (Opens new window)
This webinar is aimed at VAT-registered businesses or those that are about to register. It explains what VAT is and how it works, when you need or can choose to register and what you must do once you’re registered.
Available dates and times
24
May 2012 from 14:00 to 15:00 (Opens new window)
28
May 2012 from 17:00 to 18:00 (Opens new window)
This webinar is aimed at VAT-registered businesses. It explains the different rates of VAT, what falls outside the scope of VAT and different schemes to help simplify your VAT accounting.
Available dates and times
25 May 2012
from 13:00 to 14:00 (Opens new window)
29
May 2012 from 16:00 to 17:00 (Opens new window)
HMRC provides 'text only' versions of their webinars for customers who can’t access their online presentations. If you’d like to request a copy, please telephone HMRC on Tel 0845 603 2691 from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm, Monday to Friday.
HMRC also offers a range of pre-recorded webinars which you can view at a time to suit you.
View HMRC's pre-recorded webinars
You can find more help and support on the Business Link website. There are videos, quizzes, and tutorials that cover almost all the basic tax issues that businesses need to know about.
You don't need to sign up to use the site, but if you do, then you can organise the information you want and set up your own task list to work through.
View HMRC information for businesses on the Business Link website (Opens new window)
