by | Feb 5, 2026 | Income Tax
If you are self-employed, it is important to understand which car and travel costs can be claimed. You can claim allowable business expenses for car, van, or travel costs, which reduce your taxable profit. Typical allowable costs include: Vehicle insurance Repairs and...
by | Jan 29, 2026 | Income Tax
If you have not yet checked if and when you need to use Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax, you should do so as a matter of urgency. This is because from April 2026 the way many individuals report their tax to HMRC will change significantly. MTD for Income Tax...
by | Jan 22, 2026 | Income Tax
If your business has transitional profits from basis period reform, spreading over five years may reduce the cash flow impact, but it is important to understand the deadlines. The self-employed basis period reform has changed the way trading income is allocated to tax...
by | Jan 22, 2026 | Income Tax
With the balancing payment and first payment on account both due on 31 January 2026, it is worth checking your options early if funds are tight. The final balancing payment for the 2024–25 tax year is due by 31 January 2026, which is also the deadline for filing...
by | Jan 22, 2026 | Income Tax
If one partner earns under £12,570, you could transfer part of their unused personal allowance and cut your tax bill by up to £252 a year. The Marriage Allowance applies to married couples and civil partners where one partner does not pay Income Tax,...
by | Jan 15, 2026 | Income Tax
From April 2026, Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for IT) will become mandatory for many self-employed persons and landlords, marking a significant change in how they manage their tax affairs. The new regime is designed to modernise the tax system by...