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Keeping digital records for MTD

Keeping digital records for MTD

Keeping digital records for MTDJess Brooks
Published on: 16/02/2026

MTD for ITSA starts 6 April 2026 for eligible sole traders and landlords. Learn what “digital records” mean, software/bridging options, what must be recorded, and key easements for jointly let properties and turnover under £90k.

General
Disincorporation of a company

Disincorporation of a company

Disincorporation of a company  Jess Brooks
Published on: 11/02/2026

Thinking of closing a limited company and moving to sole trader? Disincorporation can trigger tax on asset transfers, goodwill gains, SDLT/VAT issues, and different outcomes when extracting cash. Here are the key points to watch.

Entrepreneur
How can sole traders obtain relief for trading losses?

How can sole traders obtain relief for trading losses?

How can sole traders obtain relief for trading losses?Jess Brooks
Published on: 11/02/2026

Made a trading loss as a sole trader? You may be able to claim relief—against other income (same/previous year), against capital gains, or by carrying it forward to future profits. Opening/closing year rules and relief caps can apply.

General
Keeping digital records for Making Tax Digital

Keeping digital records for Making Tax Digital

Keeping digital records for Making Tax DigitalJess Brooks
Published on: 10/02/2026

MTD for ITSA means keeping digital records of property income and expenses using compatible software (or a spreadsheet with bridging software). Here’s what must be recorded, plus simplifications for jointly let properties and turnover under £90k.

Property