Rental income in the UK is subject to Income Tax after allowable expenses. In 2026/27 mortgage interest is no longer deductible — instead you get a 20% tax credit (Section 24). Full guide for individual landlords.
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.
£42,000 a year after tax in 2026/27 is about £33,650 net (£2,804/month). Full income tax and National Insurance breakdown, monthly and weekly figures, the effect of pension and student loan, and a Scotland comparison.
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.
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.
How CGT on cryptocurrency works in the UK for 2026/27: what counts as a disposal, the share-pooling and 30-day rules, the £3,000 exempt amount, 18%/24% rates and how to report gains to HMRC.
How the High Income Child Benefit Charge works in 2026/27: the £60,000–£80,000 taper, who pays, how to calculate it, and how a pension contribution can wipe it out.
How to maximise the £500 dividend allowance in 2026/27: spouse shareholding, pension planning, timing strategies and worked examples for directors.
How company car tax works in 2026/27: the 4% electric BIK rate vs 25–37% for petrol, worked take-home comparisons, P11D values, and why EVs still win on tax.
How employer pension contributions save National Insurance and income tax in 2026/27: salary sacrifice, auto-enrolment thresholds and the £60k annual allowance.
Step-by-step guide to claiming an HMRC tax refund in 2026: P800, R40, P87, Self Assessment and the 4-year backdating window explained.
