With employer NI now at 15% and new tax-year rates confirmed, Q2 2026 is the ideal time to review your salary sacrifice arrangements. Pension, EV, and childcare — here's the full savings analysis.
Who owes the second payment on account on 31 July 2026, how it is calculated, how to reduce it via SA303, what happens if you can't pay, and the interest rate that kicks in from 1 August.
How to file your 2025/26 Self Assessment tax return step by step — who must file, allowable expenses, Government Gateway, SA100/SA103, the 31 January 2027 deadline, and MTD ITSA for income over £50,000.
How is savings interest taxed in 2026/27? Personal Savings Allowance £1,000/£500/£0, the £5,000 Starting Rate for Savings, ISA wrapper, Premium Bonds and a worked example showing exactly how much tax a basic-rate saver pays.
Employees can claim £6/week (£312/year) WFH tax relief in 2026/27 if required by their employer to work from home. Self-employed have different rules. Full guide including 4-year backdating and real saving examples.
How divorce financial settlements work in England & Wales 2026: pension sharing vs earmarking, clean break orders, the 50/50 myth, CETV calculations, mortgage implications.
UK intestacy rules 2026: who inherits when there is no will — spouse/civil partner first £322k plus half the remainder, children, cohabiting partners get nothing, unmarried parents, and how to avoid intestacy.
The Autumn Budget 2025 raised dividend tax to 10.75% basic, 35.75% higher and 39.35% additional rate from 2026/27. Who is affected, the impact on company directors, worked examples and how to mitigate with pensions, ISAs and a spouse split.
Ten legal ways to cut your UK tax bill in 2026/27 — pension contributions, the £20,000 ISA, salary sacrifice, the Marriage Allowance, Gift Aid, shifting income to a spouse, and an overview of EIS and VCT relief. Worked examples at current rates.
How to plan for inheritance tax in 2026/27: using the nil-rate band and residence nil-rate band, the 7-year gift rule and taper, exempt gifts, spousal transfers and how trusts fit in.
Do you pay tax on a side hustle in 2026? We explain the £1,000 trading allowance, when you must register for Self Assessment, how side income is taxed on top of a salary, and the records to keep.
When must you register for VAT in 2026/27? The £90,000 threshold explained, the rolling 12-month test, when voluntary registration pays off, and whether to choose the Flat Rate Scheme.
