Complete guide to Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self-Assessment 2026/27: deadlines, software, quarterly reporting and what self-employed people must do.
Learn how the £1,000 property allowance works in 2026/27, when you must register for Self-Assessment, and how to keep your rental income tax-free.
Find out when student part time job tax UK rules require Self-Assessment in 2026/27, including thresholds, NI, and tips to stay compliant.
Tax rules for subletting in 2026: Rent a Room relief up to £7,500 for lodgers in your home, tenants subletting (illegal without permission), platform reporting changes, and council tax implications.
If you're UK tax-resident, you typically pay UK tax on worldwide income. Here's how foreign salary, dividends, rental, US 401(k), pensions and crypto are taxed in the UK, with double tax relief
When you donate through Gift Aid, the charity reclaims 20% from HMRC — but if you pay 40% tax, you can claim the other 20% for yourself. Here's how and how much it's worth.
Payments on account are HMRC's way of pre-collecting next year's tax in two instalments. They can cause serious cash flow problems — here is how they work and how to reduce them legally.
Basic rate relief on SIPP contributions is automatic, but higher and additional rate taxpayers must actively claim their extra tax relief — worth thousands per year.
Received an HMRC compliance check letter? Learn the difference between nudge letters and formal enquiries, what records to gather, and when to get professional help.
Earn extra income from a side hustle? Know the GBP 1,000 trading allowance, Self Assessment thresholds, Class 4 NI rates, and how HMRC platform data-sharing affects you.
UK trading losses can cut your tax bill -- set against other income, carry back 1 year (3 for new trades), or carry forward indefinitely. Full 2026/27 guide.
If you are self-employed in the UK, Class 4 National Insurance is charged on your profits above GBP 12,570. This guide explains the 2026/27 rates, how Class 4 differs from Class 2, and how to pay through Self Assessment.
