Self-Employed
Practical UK tax guides for freelancers, sole traders, and self-employed professionals. Self Assessment, allowable expenses, NI, and MTD — without the jargon.
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UK Tax Guides
Practical guides for self-employed, CIS subcontractors, and landlords. Not about reading laws — about taking the right actions.
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CIS Subcontractors
Tax guidance for UK CIS subcontractors. 20% deductions, monthly reporting, refund claims, allowable expenses — explained step by step with worked examples.
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Landlords
Tax guides for UK buy-to-let landlords. Rental income, Section 24, allowable expenses, mortgage interest restriction — explained with practical examples.
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Latest HMRC Updates
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HMRC reminds 864,000 sole traders and landlords in Making Tax Digital that their first quarterly update, covering April to July 2026, is due by 7 August.
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Side Hustle Income Over £1,000? Register by 5 October
HMRC is reminding people with side hustle income to check whether they need to register for Self Assessment, with the 5 October deadline for 2025/26 approaching.
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Second Payment on Account Due 31 July 2026
HMRC is reminding Self Assessment taxpayers that the second Payment on Account is due by 31 July 2026 — here's who it applies to and how to pay.
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