Should I work less to avoid paying more tax?
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Should I work less to avoid paying more tax?

When the government’s Emergency Budget was announced, it hit families very hard – and a lot of mums started thinking that maybe working too many hours is not worth the hassle.

So, would reducing your hours at work be to your advantage when income tax rises in April? Norma Stewart of Wellers Accountants (www.wellersaccountants.co.uk) takes a look at whether higher income taxes create a disincentive to working longer hours.

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Real mum profile: Anne-Marie Martin, www.diddidance.com

Anne-Marie Martin, www.diddidance.com
Anne-Marie Martin, www.diddidance.com

Anne-Marie Martin, 35, tells Motherswhowork.co.uk how starting small and growing it organically has helped her create a business (diddi dance, www.diddidance.com) she loves – and one that puts a smile on children’s faces.

What work did you do before you set up diddi dance?

I was a professional dancer.

How did you fund the diddi dance?

I used my own money, but started very small and grew slowly so it didn’t need an investment.