20% VAT on private school fees from January 2025 explained -- who pays, which schools are exempt, and what parents can do to manage the cost.
Beyond the purchase price: SDLT, conveyancing, surveys, mortgage fees, removals and more. Typical additional costs range from £4,000 to £12,000 or more.
The R&D merged scheme replaced SME R&D and RDEC from April 2024. RDEC rate is 20% (net 15%), ERIS gives loss-making R&D-intensive SMEs 27% net benefit. What qualifies and how to claim.
How UK SME R&D tax relief works in 2026 -- the PAYE cap calculation, merged scheme, qualifying costs, and the Additional Information Form required for all claims.
Statutory notice periods, PILON tax treatment, garden leave rights, the £30k tax-free threshold for termination payments, and how settlement agreements work in 2026.
How relief at source pension contributions work, who benefits most, higher rate claims via self-assessment, and the Scottish income tax complication.
Start looking 6 months before your fix ends. How to lock a rate early, calculate ERCs, compare 2yr vs 5yr vs tracker, and decide whether to port or overpay first.
Earn up to GBP 7,500 tax-free from a lodger under the Rent a Room scheme -- here is everything you need to know for 2026/27.
Every allowable expense UK landlords can deduct from rental income in 2026 -- from mortgage interest credit to repairs, management fees, and the property income allowance.
Right to Buy lets eligible council tenants in England buy their home at a discount. In 2026 the urban cap is £38,000 and the rural cap is £16,000. Here is the full eligibility and cost guide.
How to structure your director salary and dividends for maximum tax efficiency in 2026/27 -- with worked examples using current NI thresholds and dividend tax rates.
If your non-savings income is below £17,570, you may pay 0% tax on savings interest. How the starting rate band works, who benefits, and how to claim via R40 or Self Assessment.
