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Company Car Tax Explained
How company car tax works in 2026/27: benefit-in-kind bands, how the tax is calculated, why electric cars are cheaper, fuel benefit, and how to cut the bill.
Marriage Allowance Explained
How Marriage Allowance works in 2026/27: who can claim, how much tax you save, how to apply for free, and how to backdate a claim by up to four years.
Self-Employed Expenses UK 2026/27: What You Can Claim
What self-employed people can claim in 2026/27: allowable business costs, the trading allowance, simplified mileage and home working flat rates, and record keeping.
Sole Trader Tax UK 2026/27: Income Tax, NI and Self Assessment
How sole traders are taxed in 2026/27: Income Tax on profits, Class 4 NI, the trading allowance, registration, Self Assessment deadlines, and Making Tax Digital.
The 60% Tax Trap UK 2026/27: Personal Allowance Taper Explained
Earn between £100,000 and £125,140 and you lose your Personal Allowance, creating a 60 percent effective tax rate. See how the trap works and how to reduce it.
Child Benefit UK 2026/27: Rates, Eligibility and the High Earner Charge
Child Benefit is £27.05 a week for your first child and £17.90 for each other child in 2026/27. See who can claim, how to apply, and the high earner charge.
Scottish Income Tax 2026/27: Rates, Bands and How It Differs
The Scottish income tax bands for 2026/27, from the 19 percent starter rate to the 48 percent top rate. See what you pay in Scotland and how it differs.
UK Tax Codes Explained: 1257L, BR, K and Emergency Codes (2026/27)
What your UK tax code means in 2026/27. 1257L, BR, D0, 0T, K, and emergency codes explained, plus how to check your code and claim a refund if it is wrong.
How Is a Second Job Taxed in the UK? BR Codes, NI and Take Home (2026/27)
How a second job is taxed in 2026/27. Why it often uses a BR tax code, how National Insurance works across two jobs, and how to avoid paying too much.
Tax on Savings Interest UK 2026/27: Personal Savings Allowance Explained
How savings interest is taxed in 2026/27. The Personal Savings Allowance is £1,000 for basic rate and £500 for higher rate taxpayers. See what you can earn tax free.
Self Assessment Tax Return UK: Who Must File, Deadlines, and How to Reduce Your Bill (2026/27)
Self assessment deadlines for the 2026/27 return, who must file, and how payment on account works. Full UK guide including the January 2028 deadline and penalty rules.
Inheritance Tax 2026/27: Thresholds, Exemptions, and What the Pension Change Means
UK inheritance tax guide for 2026/27. The £325,000 nil rate band, £175,000 residence nil rate band, 40% rate, gifting rules, and the critical 2027 pension change explained.
Dividend Tax Rates 2026/27: What Limited Company Directors Need to Know Before April 2026
Dividend tax rates for 2026/27 and the April 2026 increase. The £500 allowance, optimal salary/dividend split, and how to plan before rates rise. Full guide for UK company directors.
Capital Gains Tax on Property and Shares in the UK (2026/27 Complete Guide)
UK capital gains tax rates for 2026/27 explained. Residential property at 18%/24%, other assets at 18%/24%. Annual exempt amount, main residence relief, and the 60-day rule.
VAT Registration in the UK: When You Must Register and What It Costs (2026/27)
UK VAT registration threshold 2026/27 is £90,000. When you must register, flat rate scheme, how to register and the impact on your prices explained.
Employer National Insurance 2026/27: What the April Changes Mean for Your Business
UK employer NI 2026/27: 15% rate and £5,000 threshold from April 2026. Cost per employee, Employment Allowance (£10,500) and what changed for businesses.
UK Income Tax Bands and Rates Explained (2026/27)
Complete guide to UK income tax bands for 2026/27. Personal allowance, basic rate, higher rate, additional rate, the 60% trap, Scottish rates, and how to reduce your bill.
UK VAT Rates 2026/27: Standard, Reduced, and Zero-Rated Items Guide
UK VAT rates 2026/27: standard 20 percent, reduced 5 percent, zero 0 percent. Full tables plus the £90,000 registration threshold and exempt versus zero-rated.
National Insurance Rates and Thresholds 2026/27: Employee, Employer, and Self-Employed
UK National Insurance rates 2026/27: Class 1 employee 8%/2%, employer 15%, Class 2 and Class 4 for self-employed. Thresholds and worked examples.
CIS Tax for Subcontractors: How Deductions Work and How to Claim Your Money Back (2026/27)
The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) deducts 20% or 30% from subcontractor payments. This guide explains how to register, reclaim overpaid CIS tax, and file self-assessment correctly.
Corporation Tax Rates 2026/27: The Complete Guide to Marginal Relief and Small Profits
UK corporation tax 2026/27: 19% on profits up to £50,000, 25% above £250,000, with marginal relief between. Guide for limited company directors.
VAT Explained: A Complete Guide for UK Small Businesses 2026
Everything UK small businesses need to know about VAT: registration threshold, rates, adding and removing VAT, and the flat rate scheme.