If you are self employed you can claim benefits. Depending on the benefit you are applying for the Government may want to see your accounts. Some benefits are dependent on the amount of National Insurance contributions you have made.

No. If you are having problems paying your Income Tax, National Insurance or VAT, or have arrears on any of these please contact Tax Aid. They will be able to give you specialist advice on how to deal with your tax problems.

If you would like general advice and help on running or setting up your own business contact Business Link in England, Business Support in Wales, Business Gateway in Scotland or NIBusiness Info in Northern Ireland. They will be able to help support you either over the phone or through a face to face advisor.