January Update #2

Mid-January update: we've launched a knowledge base to help you understand UK tax, and improved how Finistry connects to HMRC.

Learn hub

We've added a new Learn section — a growing collection of plain-English guides and HMRC updates.

Tax guides

Practical guides written for self-employed people, not accountants:

• Self Assessment basics — When to file, how to register, what deadlines matter
• Payments on Account — What they are, when you pay, how to reduce them
• CIS for subcontractors — How the Construction Industry Scheme affects your tax

More guides coming: allowable expenses, VAT basics, record-keeping requirements.

HMRC updates

Tax rules change. We track them so you don't have to:

• Filterable by topic — See only updates relevant to Self Assessment, PAYE, or your situation
• Table of contents — Jump to what matters
• Plain English summaries — We read the HMRC announcements so you can get the key points quickly

HMRC integration improvements

Connecting your HMRC account now works more reliably:

• Manual business mapping — Link your Self Employment or property income to the correct HMRC record
• Clearer connection flow — Fewer steps, better error messages when something goes wrong
• Improved tax settings page — See your HMRC connection status at a glance

What's next

February focus:

• More tax guides — Allowable expenses, mileage rules, working from home
• Bank feed improvements — Faster sync, smarter categorisation
• Quarterly reminders — Notifications before key Self Assessment dates

Join the beta

Still accepting early access applications. Visit our homepage to sign up.

Early adopters get:

• 50% off for the first year
• Priority support
• Direct input on what we build next

Questions or feedback? Email us at hello@finistry.co.uk — we read everything.