Selling art, antiques, stamps or memorabilia for a profit can trigger Capital Gains Tax — but a special 'chattels' rule caps the tax on personal possessions sold for £6,000 or less. Here's how the marginal relief calculation actually works.
What UK limited company directors must file at Companies House each year in 2026/27 — confirmation statements and accounts deadlines, and the automatic penalties for filing late.
From 6 April 2026, dividend tax rates rose 2 percentage points — basic rate from 8.75% to 10.75%, higher rate from 33.75% to 35.75%. Worked example showing the exact extra cost for a company director.
If you control when a company pays a dividend — as a director-shareholder — timing it around the tax year boundary can mean using two separate £500 dividend allowances and keeping more income in a lower tax band. Here's how the maths works.
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.
