Splitting a nanny between two families changes who employs the nanny, how PAYE works, and how Tax-Free Childcare applies to each family. The nanny-share tax mechanics for 2026/27.
How a deed of variation lets beneficiaries redirect an inheritance within two years of death for Inheritance Tax purposes in 2026/27, and the conditions that must be met for it to work.
The two key National Insurance thresholds that shape the classic director salary-and-dividends strategy, and how the Employment Allowance changes the calculation, in 2026/27.
How self-employed and employed distillery tour guides in Scotland are taxed in 2026/27, including Scottish Income Tax bands and highland tourist-season patterns.
How a family business is valued and divided on divorce, and the Capital Gains Tax and Business Asset Disposal Relief pitfalls of transferring or selling shares as part of a settlement in 2026/27.
Licensed dog breeders face council licensing fees and significant vet costs alongside puppy sale income. Full worked example on £20,000 turnover from a single litter season.
Dog walking and pet sitting is one of the UK's fastest-growing side hustles — but £1,000+ a year in cash and app payments means HMRC registration. Full guide to expenses, mileage, insurance and the tax bill on typical earnings.
Turning a love of dogs into paid dog walking or pet sitting work creates real UK tax obligations. Registration, expenses and insurance considerations for 2026/27.
Domestic cleaners working through agencies are often employees, while those with their own client list are usually self-employed. Full worked example on £16,000 self-employed turnover.
Commission-based door-to-door canvassing and sales roles are sometimes wrongly treated as self-employed. How HMRC's employment status test applies, and what it means for minimum wage and tax in 2026/27.
Most UK driving instructors are self-employed franchisees paying £150-£300/week to a school for a dual-control car. Here's how tax, National Insurance and franchise fees combine to determine what a £35,000-turnover instructor actually keeps.
Dropshipping businesses face VAT questions that differ from standard retail, including where goods are shipped from. A practical 2026/27 guide for UK dropshippers.
