The first £30,000 of most redundancy payments is tax-free, but not every part of a redundancy package qualifies — and anything above £30,000 is taxed at your marginal rate. Here's how to work out what you'll actually receive.
How registered childminders handle Self Assessment, simplified use-of-home expenses, food and toy costs, and Tax-Free Childcare interaction for the 2026/27 tax year.
Regular saver accounts pay some of the highest rates on the market — often 6-7% — but only on small monthly deposits, usually capped at £200-£500/month. Here's how the maths actually works out versus a normal easy-access account.
Real Estate Investment Trust dividends are split into two categories with completely different tax treatment — Property Income Distributions taxed like rental income, and ordinary dividends taxed like normal share dividends. Here's how to tell them apart on your statement.
Employers can pay up to £8,000 towards an employee's relocation costs completely tax-free, but only certain costs qualify and strict conditions apply. Here's exactly what's covered and what happens if the limit is exceeded.
Your landlord's buildings insurance protects the property structure, not your belongings inside it. Here's what renters' contents insurance actually covers and how to work out how much cover you need.
The Rent a Room scheme lets you earn up to £7,500 a year tax-free from letting out a furnished room in your main home — no expenses to track, no Self Assessment needed below the threshold. Here's how it works and where it doesn't apply.
How the residence nil rate band downsizing addition protects Inheritance Tax relief when someone sells or downsizes their home before death — the rules, worked example and claim process for 2026/27.
What UK landlords must check before letting a property in 2026/27 — acceptable documents, the online digital service, retrospective checks and the fines for getting it wrong.
How rollover relief defers Capital Gains Tax when you reinvest proceeds from selling a qualifying business asset in 2026/27: qualifying assets, the reinvestment window, partial reinvestment, and an example.
A career break has real, specific financial consequences beyond lost salary — pension contributions pause, National Insurance record gaps can appear, and student loan repayments stop and restart differently. Here's what to check before you go.
More UK employers now offer apps that let staff draw down already-earned pay before payday. It isn't a loan, but the small per-transaction fees can add up — here's how the maths actually works.
