A pension sharing order splits a pension permanently and immediately on divorce, creating a separate 'pension credit' in the receiving spouse's own name. Here's exactly how the mechanics differ from other pension divorce options.
UK law requires FCA-regulated financial advice before transferring a defined benefit pension worth over £30,000. Here's what triggers the rule, what it costs, and why you can't opt out.
The old SME and RDEC R&D schemes have been merged into a single scheme for most companies, with a separate, more generous regime for R&D-intensive loss-making SMEs. Here's exactly how the rates work now.
How registered childminders handle Self Assessment, simplified use-of-home expenses, food and toy costs, and Tax-Free Childcare interaction for the 2026/27 tax year.
How rollover relief defers Capital Gains Tax when you reinvest proceeds from selling a qualifying business asset in 2026/27: qualifying assets, the reinvestment window, partial reinvestment, and an example.
Sacrificing £3,000 of a £30,000 salary into your pension costs less than you'd think in lost take-home pay, thanks to NI and tax relief combining. Full worked example for 2026/27.
If you've breached your pension annual allowance and owe an annual allowance charge, 'scheme pays' lets your pension scheme settle the tax bill directly, reducing your future pension instead of your bank balance.
How Section 106 planning obligations work for developers, affordable housing contributions, viability assessments, and their impact on land value and CIL.
Crowdfunding platforms like Seedrs and Crowdcube market SEIS and EIS tax reliefs heavily, but the relief depends entirely on the individual company, not the platform. Here's how to check before you invest.
Tax guide for self-employed physiotherapists and osteopaths in the UK: sole trader vs limited company, allowable expenses, VAT exemption and HCPC/GOsC registration.
HMRC's simplified expenses let sole traders use flat mileage and home-use rates instead of calculating actual costs. Here's every flat rate for 2026/27 and when actual costs work out better.
Platform fees, fund ongoing charges and trading costs can quietly erode ISA returns by thousands over a lifetime. Here's a structured way to compare stocks and shares ISA platforms in 2026.
