What UK freelance writers and journalists can claim against tax in 2026/27 — research trips, subscriptions, home office costs, and how to handle irregular publisher payments.
A company fuel card for private mileage often costs more in tax than claiming 45p a mile in your own car. Full comparison and worked examples for 2026/27.
How to check your National Insurance record for gaps and fill them with voluntary Class 3 contributions at £18.40 a week in 2026/27, with a worked example of the State Pension impact.
How much it actually costs to cook on gas versus electric (including induction) under the 2026 Ofgem price cap, with worked examples for an oven, hob and kettle.
Transferring shares to your husband, wife or civil partner happens at no gain, no loss for Capital Gains Tax — meaning no tax bill at the point of transfer, but your spouse inherits your original cost basis, not the current market value.
How grandparents can gift into a Junior ISA tax-efficiently, using the £3,000 annual exemption and normal expenditure out of income exemption, explained for 2026/27.
Gifting property to children in 2026/27 can trigger Capital Gains Tax immediately and still leave the value in your estate for up to 7 years under Inheritance Tax rules. Worked example included.
UK legal tender gold coins like Britannias and Sovereigns are entirely free of capital gains tax, while gold bars and gold ETFs are not. This quirk of tax law makes coins the default choice for many UK gold investors — here's exactly how the rules work.
How GP partners contribute to the NHS Pension Scheme despite being self-employed, how tiered contributions are calculated on profits, and what it means for take-home income in 2026/27.
Growth shares only gain value above a set 'hurdle' price, letting employees receive shares at a low upfront tax cost while capturing future capital growth. Here is exactly how they work and how they're taxed.
Should a self-employed handyman, builder or tradesperson register for VAT before hitting the £90,000 threshold in 2026/27? Weighing the flat rate scheme, competitiveness and reclaiming input VAT.
How HMRC tells a taxable side income from a tax-free hobby, and how the £1,000 trading allowance in 2026/27 lets many casual sellers avoid registering for Self Assessment altogether.
