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Are you exempt from MTD for ITSA?
MTD for Income Tax Self Assessment becomes mandatory in April 2026 for self-employed individuals and landlords earning £50,000+. But some people can claim exemption if they’re digitally excluded. Here... ...more
General
December 23, 2025•3 min read
Using the advisory fuel rates
HMRC’s advisory fuel rates help employers reimburse business mileage or recover private fuel costs for company cars. Here’s how the rules work, including new rates for electric vehicles from September... ...more
General
December 22, 2025•3 min read
When the real tax percentage is 60%
High earners between £100,000 and £125,140 can face an effective tax rate of 60% due to the withdrawal of the personal allowance. Here’s why it happens, and how pension contributions or salary sacrifi... ...more
Entrepreneur
December 17, 2025•3 min read
Tax relief for unpaid rent
When tenants fall behind on rent, landlords may be entitled to tax relief, but how the relief works depends on whether accounts are prepared on the cash basis or the accruals basis. Here’s what HMRC a... ...more
Property
December 16, 2025•2 min read
Overdrawn directors’ loan accounts and section 455 tax
If a director’s loan account becomes overdrawn, the company may face a Section 455 tax charge. Here’s what close companies need to know about reporting, repayment deadlines and potential benefit-in-ki... ...more
General
December 15, 2025•3 min read
Are you ‘hustling’ this Christmas? From hobby to taxable business
Selling crafts, reselling online, or earning from content creation this Christmas? Your “hustle” may count as a taxable business. Here’s what HMRC looks at, and when you need to report extra income. ...more
Entrepreneur
December 10, 2025•3 min read
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