How UK pension tax relief works in 2026/27: 20/40/45% relief, relief at source vs net pay, the £60,000 annual allowance, tapering, MPAA, carry forward and SA claims.
Filing your first Self Assessment as a sole trader in 2026: registering for a UTR, deadlines, allowable expenses, Class 4 NI, payments on account and the new MTD ITSA rules.
How UK residents are taxed on foreign dividends in 2026/27: the £500 dividend allowance, 10.75/35.75/39.35% rates, Foreign Tax Credit Relief for withholding tax, and how to report overseas dividend income to HMRC.
How redundancy pay over £30,000 is taxed in 2026/27: the £30,000 tax-free exemption, why PILON and bonuses are fully taxable, and how the excess is taxed at your marginal rate — with worked examples.
How rental income is taxed for UK landlords in 2026/27: the Section 24 mortgage interest restriction, allowable expenses, the 20% finance cost credit, and how to work out what you really owe.
How an inherited UK pension is taxed in 2026/27: income tax on drawdown depends on the age at death, the April 2027 IHT change bringing unused pots into estates, and how to take the money tax-efficiently.
HMRC investigations explained for 2026: aspect vs full enquiry, Connect data matching, disclosure windows, Code of Practice 9 and how to respond effectively.
Are gambling winnings taxable in the UK? HMRC's BIM22015 rules explained for 2026, including crypto gambling, professional gamblers and offshore platforms.
Is the VAT Flat Rate Scheme worth it in 2026/27? Sector rates, the 1% first-year discount, the 16.5% Limited Cost Trader rate, the £230k cap and a full consultant worked example versus standard VAT.
Full penalty schedule for late Self Assessment returns in 2026: £100 day 1, £10/day after 3 months, 5% surcharges, appeal process and Time to Pay explained.
Miss the Self Assessment deadline and penalties start immediately — £100 on day one, then £10 a day after 3 months. Here are all the 2025/26 deadlines, who needs to file, how the penalty system works, and what Making Tax Digital means from April 2026.
CIS subcontractors often overpay tax by thousands. Here's how to file Self Assessment correctly, claim every allowable expense, and get your CIS refund fast.
