Below a certain level of annual profit, operating as a sole trader is simpler and no more expensive in tax terms than running a limited company. Above it, incorporating usually starts to save money. Here is the break-even point for 2026/27.
Special constables are unpaid volunteers, but many forces pay expenses and boot allowances. How HMRC treats these payments, and what happens if you have a full-time job as well, in 2026/27.
A sportsperson's testimonial year proceeds are tax-free up to £100,000 under a specific statutory exemption, but only where the testimonial is not contractual. Here is how testimonial tax works in 2026.
How the £150 per-head annual function exemption works, why going even £1 over makes the whole amount taxable, and how to structure multiple staff events correctly.
Transferring property between spouses as part of a divorce or separation is usually exempt from Stamp Duty Land Tax — but the exemption has specific conditions, and getting the timing or paperwork wrong can trigger an unexpected bill.
What energy standing charges cover, why they've risen in recent years, and how they compare across regions under the 2026/27 Ofgem price cap.
How deferring the new State Pension increases your weekly payment for life, a full worked example using 2026/27 rates, and how long it takes to break even.
A static caravan on a holiday park isn't taxed like a bricks-and-mortar second home — no stamp duty, no council tax in most cases, but site fees, income tax on rental profit and capital gains rules all still apply. Full guide with worked examples.
How the statutory redundancy pay calculation and its weekly pay cap work for 2026/27, with worked examples showing where the cap starts to bite.
The Plan 2 student loan repayment threshold for 2026/27, how it compares to previous years, and what it means for monthly repayments on a typical graduate salary.
Plan 5 student loan repayments start via PAYE once you earn above the £25,000 threshold. How the first repayment is triggered, calculated and shown on your payslip in 2026/27.
A plain-English guide to the tax codes students commonly see on summer job payslips in 2026, what each means, and when to query one with your employer.
