Tax rules for self-employed dog groomers, mobile pet groomers and dog walkers in 2026/27 — allowable expenses, van costs, mileage and VAT registration.
Whether a domestic cleaner is self-employed or an agency employee in 2026/27, what expenses can be claimed, and how travel between multiple households is treated for tax.
If you're performing at the Fringe this August as a self-employed artist, your venue fees, accommodation, flyers and travel are potentially tax-deductible — but the rules on what counts as 'wholly and exclusively' for business are stricter than most performers assume.
How self-employed photographers claim tax relief on cameras, lenses and studio kit in 2026/27 using the Annual Investment Allowance, plus VAT on wedding and commercial shoots.
How freelance translators and interpreters are taxed as sole traders in 2026/27 — allowable expenses, VAT on overseas clients, Class 4 NI and Self Assessment basics.
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.
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.
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.
The Residence Nil-Rate Band of £175,000 tapers away by £1 for every £2 an estate exceeds £2,000,000, disappearing entirely above £2,350,000. Full worked example for a £2.2 million estate in 2026/27.
At 45% Income Tax and facing tapered pension allowances, additional rate taxpayers face a genuinely different ISA-vs-pension calculation than basic rate earners. Here's the maths for 2026/27, including the personal allowance taper trap.
How locum veterinary surgeons and vet nurses are taxed in 2026/27 — self-employed vs agency PAYE, IR35 considerations, and allowable expenses like RCVS fees and indemnity insurance.
