The buy-to-let stamp duty surcharge rose from 3% to 5% in October 2024. This guide explains the current SDLT rates with surcharge, Scotland LBTT ADS, Wales LTT, and when you can claim a refund.
Understand how HMRC taxes crypto staking rewards in 2026/27 -- as income when received, CGT on disposal, DeFi rules, NFTs, and Self Assessment requirements.
The UK dividend allowance has been slashed from GBP5,000 in 2016 to just GBP500 in 2026/27. Understand the history of cuts, dividend tax rates, and how to shelter income using ISAs and pensions.
The Employment Allowance is worth GBP10,500 in 2026/27 -- but single-director limited companies cannot claim it. Find out why, and what changes when you hire your first employee.
Equity release is not taxable income, but it has significant IHT, CGT, and means-tested benefits implications. Here is what UK homeowners need to know in 2026.
Exact figures for HMRC Self Assessment late filing penalties in 2026/27: £100 day-1, £10/day, 5% of tax at 6 months, interest at 7.5%, and how to avoid them.
How to contact HMRC about Self Assessment in 2026 -- phone helpline numbers, online Personal Tax Account, webchat, agent lines, best times to call, and how to resolve common issues without waiting.
Learn how to voluntarily disclose undeclared rental income through HMRC's Let Property Campaign, understand penalty ranges, and avoid prosecution in 2026.
If you have had tax deducted from savings interest and you are a non-taxpayer or lower earner, you may be owed a refund. Here is how to claim it using Form R40 in 2026.
If your income has fallen, you can reduce your Self Assessment payments on account using form SA303 or online via your Personal Tax Account. Understand the rules, risks, and deadlines for 2026.
The National Living Wage is a legal floor. The Real Living Wage is a voluntary benchmark based on actual costs. Here is what both mean for workers and employers in 2026/27.
How much mortgage can you get in 2026? Understand the 4x-5.5x income multiples, stress tests, BTL DSCR rules, and how to boost your borrowing capacity.
