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Taking a dividend before 6 April 2026

Taking a dividend before 6 April 2026

Taking a dividend before 6 April 2026Jess Brooks
Published on: 16/03/2026

With dividend tax rates rising from April 2026, company directors may benefit from taking dividends before the tax year ends. Learn how allowances, tax bands, and timing could help reduce your overall tax bill.

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Are you paying sufficient National Insurance for a full state pension?

Are you paying sufficient National Insurance for a full state pension?

Are you paying sufficient National Insurance for a full state pension?Jess Brooks
Published on: 09/03/2026

Check if you are paying enough National Insurance to qualify for the full UK state pension. Learn how qualifying years work, rules for employees and the self-employed, and how to fill gaps in your record.

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Five year-end tax planning tips

Five year-end tax planning tips

Five year-end tax planning tipsJess Brooks
Published on: 03/03/2026

Plan ahead before 6 April 2026 with five practical tax tips: use your personal and dividend allowances, protect your allowance over £100k, top up ISAs, and boost pensions/Gift Aid.

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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.

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