How the GBP 1,000 trading allowance works for side hustles in 2026/27 - who qualifies, when to claim it, and when full expenses beat it.
Cash basis accounting simplifies tax for small businesses by taxing income when received and deducting expenses when paid. Learn the rules, limits, and exit rules for 2026/27.
CIS subcontractors face 20% or 30% tax deductions from invoices. Learn how to apply for gross payment status, reclaim deductions, and avoid common CIS mistakes in 2026/27.
Class 2 NI is now optional if profits exceed £12,570. At just £3.45/week, here is why many self-employed people should still pay voluntarily to protect State Pension credits and Maternity Allowance.
Find out if course fees are tax deductible when self-employed in the UK 2026/27 tax year, including HMRC rules, examples, and what qualifies.
Is your eBay income taxable in the UK? Learn when selling becomes self-employment, how HMRC views hobby vs business, and 2026/27 tax rules.
Compare home office simplified vs actual expenses for UK self-employed 2026/27. Which method saves you more tax? Real figures and HMRC rules explained.
Complete guide to Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self-Assessment 2026/27: deadlines, software, quarterly reporting and what self-employed people must do.
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.
Estate agents can earn GBP 18k as trainees up to GBP 100k+ OTE. Discover how commission is taxed, NI deducted, and your real take-home pay in 2026/27.
Ad revenue, brand deals and affiliate income are all taxable in the UK. Learn how Self Assessment, Class 4 NI and the GBP 1,000 trading allowance work for creators.
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.
