32 articles tagged with Self Employment.
Occasional babysitting for neighbours rarely creates a tax bill, but regular paid babysitting is self-employment income like any other. Where the £1,000 trading allowance fits in.
Overnight pet and house sitting has grown into a genuine side income for many UK households, but it brings self-employment tax rules and liability risks that casual dog walking doesn't.
Self-employed workers often have to choose between retirement saving and a first-home deposit with limited spare cash. How a SIPP and a Lifetime ISA actually compare for this specific trade-off.
Whether self-employed workers and small business owners can deduct London's Congestion Charge and ULEZ daily fees against tax in 2026/27, and how the rules differ from commuting costs.
Tax rules for self-employed dog groomers, mobile pet groomers and dog walkers in 2026/27 — allowable expenses, van costs, mileage and VAT registration.
Whether a domestic cleaner is self-employed or an agency employee in 2026/27, what expenses can be claimed, and how travel between multiple households is treated for tax.
How self-employed photographers claim tax relief on cameras, lenses and studio kit in 2026/27 using the Annual Investment Allowance, plus VAT on wedding and commercial shoots.
How freelance translators and interpreters are taxed as sole traders in 2026/27 — allowable expenses, VAT on overseas clients, Class 4 NI and Self Assessment basics.
What UK freelance writers and journalists can claim against tax in 2026/27 — research trips, subscriptions, home office costs, and how to handle irregular publisher payments.
Should a self-employed handyman, builder or tradesperson register for VAT before hitting the £90,000 threshold in 2026/27? Weighing the flat rate scheme, competitiveness and reclaiming input VAT.
How locum veterinary surgeons and vet nurses are taxed in 2026/27 — self-employed vs agency PAYE, IR35 considerations, and allowable expenses like RCVS fees and indemnity insurance.
When market traders and regular car boot / trading sellers need to register as self-employed in 2026/27, the £1,000 trading allowance, and what HMRC expects to be declared.
