Salary sacrifice into a pension swaps part of your gross pay for an employer pension contribution. You save income tax and National Insurance, and your employer saves NI too. Many employers share that saving with you. Here is exactly how it works in 2026/27 and what to watch for.
If your salary nudges over £50,270 you enter the 40% higher-rate band, lose tax-free child benefit headroom and pay more on every extra pound. A pension salary sacrifice can pull your taxable pay back below the line. Here is exactly how the numbers work for 2026/27.
Knowing what you can claim is only half the battle. Claiming things you cannot, from your work suit to your lunch to your commute, is what triggers HMRC enquiries and penalties. Here are 12 expense mistakes sole traders make in 2026/27 and what the rules actually say.
Regular military pay is subject to standard PAYE, but there are important differences: Council Tax exemption when on active deployment, Operation Allowances (tax-free), and the AFPS military pension. Here's what service personnel need to know.
The buy-to-let tax landscape has changed dramatically since 2017. Section 24, the 5% SDLT surcharge on second homes, and the scrapping of Furnished Holiday Lettings relief in April 2025 have made residential property investment more expensive. Here's a complete update for 2026.
Setting up a limited company in the UK costs £50 at Companies House and takes under 30 minutes online. But there are tax, accounting and compliance obligations you need to know before you start. Here's the complete 2026 guide.
Gaps in your National Insurance record reduce your State Pension. You can fill gaps going back 6 years with Class 3 voluntary NI at £18.40 per week. But not every gap is worth filling — here's how to work out if it pays.
Payments on account are advance payments towards next year's tax bill, each worth 50% of your prior-year liability. Due 31 January and 31 July each year. Here's how they work, when to reduce them, and how to avoid nasty surprises.
Stamp Duty Land Tax can be reduced by a range of reliefs including first-time buyer relief, multiple dwellings relief (now abolished), group relief, and more. Here's what's available in 2026 and who qualifies.
Selling a rental property, second home or inherited property triggers Capital Gains Tax in the UK. The residential property CGT rate is 24% for higher-rate taxpayers (18% basic rate). You must report and pay within 60 days of completion. Here's the complete guide.
HMRC treats cryptocurrency as a capital asset. Buying/selling crypto is subject to Capital Gains Tax at 18% (basic rate) or 24% (higher rate). Staking and mining income is taxable as income. Here's the complete 2026/27 guide.
There is no gift tax in the UK. But gifts can affect your Inheritance Tax liability. You can give away unlimited cash gifts during your lifetime — but if you die within 7 years, some gifts may be included in your estate. Here's the complete guide.
