A realistic 2026 payback analysis for UK home solar, factoring installation cost, the Smart Export Guarantee, battery storage and how much you really save on bills.
How divorce financial settlements work in England & Wales 2026: pension sharing vs earmarking, clean break orders, the 50/50 myth, CETV calculations, mortgage implications.
After Section 24, the 5% SDLT surcharge, higher mortgage rates and 18%/24% CGT, UK buy-to-let returns in 2026 look very different to 2010. Here's the honest profitability picture with worked numbers
UK Inheritance Tax kicks in above £325,000 (£500k with home + family) at 40%. Here's how the bands work, the seven-year rule on gifts, business and agricultural reliefs, and the major April 2027 pension change
At 4.5% mortgage rates and 6% expected long-run equity returns, mortgage overpayment vs investing is closer than ever. Here's the maths on £200/month — and the behavioural factors that often matter more
FHL abolished, HMRC gets your Airbnb data automatically. Here's exactly what tax you owe on UK short-let income in 2026, with worked examples.
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.
Full-time UK students are disregarded for Council Tax. Find out who qualifies, how to get your exemption certificate, and what happens when you share with non-students.
HMRC taxes staking rewards as income at receipt, then CGT on disposal. Here's exactly how to calculate your bill, what records to keep, and how DeFi changes the picture.
Never filed Self Assessment before? This step-by-step guide covers registration, UTR numbers, gathering records, completing the SA100, and paying your bill by 31 January 2027.
Filed late or not at all? The penalties start immediately. Here's exactly what HMRC charges, how to appeal, and how to limit the damage — with worked examples.
OnlyFans income is fully taxable in the UK. Learn what HMRC already knows via DAC7, how to register, which expenses you can claim, and what you'll actually owe.
