A practical tax guide for UK expats returning home in 2026/27. Covers the Statutory Residence Test, split-year treatment, overseas income, NI gaps, pension repatriation and what to do on day one back in the UK.
Everything UK contractors need to know about umbrella companies in 2026/27 -- how pay is calculated, employment rights, IR35 implications and how to spot fraud.
How VAT applies to digital services in the UK in 2026/27: what counts as a digital service, UK-to-EU B2C rules post-Brexit, IOSS, UK registration threshold, and practical guidance for online course creators and SaaS businesses.
CGT on an inherited property is calculated from the probate value, not what the deceased originally paid. How the base cost, allowances and 60-day reporting rule work.
Landlords can't simply keep part of your deposit — the scheme's Alternative Dispute Resolution process decides disputed deductions. How to build evidence and win a challenge.
Gifting a deposit to a family member requires a formal gifted deposit letter for the lender, and can have Inheritance Tax implications for the donor if they don't survive seven years.
You can't sell a probate property until the grant of probate is issued. What executors need to arrange first, typical timelines, and practical pitfalls that catch families out.
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme offers £7,500 off air source and ground source heat pumps. Who qualifies, how to apply, EPC requirements, and how to combine with ECO4 in 2026.
EBTs and disguised remuneration schemes face HMRC's ongoing task force. Part 7A ITEPA 2003, the loan charge, settlements, employer NI on contributions, and legitimate EBT uses explained.
P11D(b) is the employer declaration of Class 1A NI on benefits in kind. Deadline 6 July 2026, payment by 22 July. How to file, what's covered, and how payrolling avoids it.
The Habitual Residence Test (HRT) applies to Universal Credit, Housing Benefit, JSA, and Pension Credit. Who passes, who fails, and how returning UK nationals and EEA nationals are assessed.
Who can still claim Housing Benefit in 2026/27, how Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates work, bedroom entitlement rules, and how the benefit cap affects your award.
