Tax
Do I need to file a Self Assessment tax return?
Side income, rental profit, dividends or a first year of self-employment — here is how to work out whether HMRC expects a return from you.
11 September 2026 · 6 min read
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11 articles on tax.
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HMRC late filing and late payment penalties explained
Penalties escalate quickly and quietly. Here is what each one costs, when interest starts, and what to do if you already have a notice.
7 September 2026 · 6 min read
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Working from home: what you can actually claim
Two ways to claim, very different amounts, and a couple of pitfalls that catch out directors in particular.
4 September 2026 · 6 min read
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How to reduce your business tax bill legally
No schemes, no cleverness. Just the reliefs Parliament intended, used properly and in the right order.
9 June 2026 · 8 min read
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Corporation Tax explained for small companies
Taxable profit is not accounting profit, and the rate is not a single number. A plain guide for company directors.
12 May 2026 · 7 min read
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Self Assessment tax return: a practical guide
Everything a first-time filer needs to know, and a few things experienced filers still get wrong.
28 April 2026 · 8 min read
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Director's salary and dividends explained
Most owner-managed companies pay a modest salary and top it up with dividends. Here is why, and what has to be true before a dividend can be taken.
24 March 2026 · 7 min read
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What expenses can I claim through my business?
The rule is simpler than most people think, and the grey areas are narrower. Here is what genuinely counts as a business expense.
17 March 2026 · 7 min read
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HMRC payments on account explained
The single most common shock in a first tax return is being asked for around 150% of the bill you were expecting. This is why.
24 February 2026 · 5 min read
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Buying a vehicle through your business
The answer is almost always different for a van than for a car, and the deciding factor is usually the benefit-in-kind charge.
27 January 2026 · 6 min read
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Capital allowances explained
The most under-claimed relief in UK business tax, particularly for anyone who owns machinery or commercial premises.
28 October 2025 · 6 min read
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