With New Tax Year just around the corner, we know this is again that time of the year that you must know what is the optimum director’s salary for 2018/19? This newsletter outlines the most tax efficient way to pay yourself with salary and dividends for the 2018/19 tax year and it also explains how dividends are taxed.
For limited company contractors, freelancers
For limited company contractors and freelancers, Option 2 (£700 per month salary) is the recommended route – this also has the added benefit of being able to get a bit more personal cash in pocket despite costing a little more corporation tax.
Option 2 also is less admin intensive as no national insurance needs paying over to HMRC. and small business owners, we usually recommend taking a basic salary up to your tax free allowance and extract remaining income as dividends.
Option 1
- Gross Salary £11,850
- Dividends £34,500
- Total Gross Income £46,350
- NI £411
- Tax on Dividends £2,438
- Net Cash in pocket £43,501
Option 2
- Gross Salary £8,400
- Dividends £37,950Total Gross Income £46,350
- NI £0
- Tax on Dividends £2,438
- Net Cash in pocket £43,913
To find out more or to discuss your personal circumstances, speak to a member of our team.