If your self-employed profits are low, voluntary Class 2 National Insurance can buy a full qualifying year for a fraction of the cost of Class 3. Here is how the maths stacks up in 2026/27.
Two methods for claiming home office costs as a self-employed person in 2026 -- the flat rate simplified expenses method and the actual costs method -- plus the CGT risk and employee WFH relief.
Income protection insurance explained: short-term vs long-term policies, the deferred period, benefit amounts, how employer and personal policies are taxed, and why the self-employed especially need it.
Setting up a limited company in the UK costs £50 at Companies House and takes under 30 minutes online. But there are tax, accounting and compliance obligations you need to know before you start. Here's the complete 2026 guide.
Class 2 National Insurance was abolished from April 2024. Here is what that means for self-employed people in 2026/27 — State Pension credits, Class 4 rates, voluntary Class 3 contributions, and how to check your NI record.
Who owes the second payment on account on 31 July 2026, how it is calculated, how to reduce it via SA303, what happens if you can't pay, and the interest rate that kicks in from 1 August.
How to file your 2025/26 Self Assessment tax return step by step — who must file, allowable expenses, Government Gateway, SA100/SA103, the 31 January 2027 deadline, and MTD ITSA for income over £50,000.
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.
How self-employed and freelance borrowers prove income for a mortgage in 2026, how many years of accounts or SA302s lenders want, and how to maximise your borrowing.
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.
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.
When must you register for VAT in 2026/27? The £90,000 threshold explained, the rolling 12-month test, when voluntary registration pays off, and whether to choose the Flat Rate Scheme.
