UK Tax & Accountancy Guides
Plain-English UK tax guides and HMRC updates for business owners, contractors and landlords.
Annual Accounts UK 2026 — Filing at Companies House
How UK private limited companies file annual accounts at Companies House in 2026. Deadlines, micro vs small vs full accounts, software filing, and penalties.
Confirmation Statement UK 2026 — Deadlines, Fee & PSC Filing
Confirmation statement UK 2026 guide: CS01 deadlines, the Companies House filing fee, PSC and SIC code rules, and how directors file without errors.
Employer Payroll UK 2026/27 — PAYE, NI & Employment Allowance
Employer payroll UK 2026/27 guide — PAYE registration, RTI submissions, NI thresholds, Employment Allowance, and the deadlines that catch small employers.
Small Business Bookkeeping UK 2026 — Records, Software & MTD
Small business bookkeeping UK 2026 — HMRC record rules, MTD bookkeeping deadlines, UK bookkeeping software compared, and the weekly rhythm that prevents year-end pain.
UK Tax Deadlines 2026/27 — Complete HMRC Calendar
Every UK tax deadline for 2026/27 in one calendar. Self assessment, VAT, PAYE, corporation tax, MTD ITSA, P11D, CIS and Companies House dates.
VAT Returns UK 2026 — Threshold, MTD & Penalty Points
VAT returns UK 2026 guide: £90,000 threshold, Making Tax Digital rules, scheme choices, deadlines, and the new penalty-point system explained for SMEs.
Buy-to-Let Mortgage Interest Relief UK 2026
How the Section 24 20% basic-rate tax credit on buy-to-let mortgage interest works in 2026, with worked examples and the higher-rate landlord trap.
IR35 Off-Payroll Working Rules UK 2026
IR35 in 2026 for UK contractors: who decides status, inside vs outside, CEST test, public vs private sector rules, and how to mitigate exposure.
Limited Company Dividend Tax 2026/27
How limited company dividends are taxed in the UK for 2026/27. Rates, allowances, salary vs dividend split, and HMRC reporting — explained for directors.
MTD ITSA 2026: Income Tax Goes Digital
MTD for Income Tax (MTD ITSA) starts 6 April 2026 for self-employed and landlords with income over £50,000. Quarterly updates, compatible software, and penalties.
Self Assessment Tax Return UK 2026
UK self assessment 2025/26 return: key deadlines, allowances, payment-on-account explained, and the 6 mistakes that trigger HMRC penalties. A plain-English guide.
Sole Trader Allowable Expenses UK 2026
UK sole trader allowable expenses for 2025/26: the full HMRC list with worked examples covering home office, mileage, training, and capital purchases.
Stamp Duty for UK Landlords 2026
Stamp Duty Land Tax for UK landlords in 2026: the 5% additional rate, second home rules, refund routes when selling your main home, and incorporation cost.
UK Corporation Tax 2026: Rates & Relief
UK corporation tax 2026: 19% small profit and 25% main rate, marginal relief between £50,000 and £250,000, associated company rules, and CT600 deadlines.
UK Landlord Tax 2026: Section 24 & CGT
UK landlord tax for 2026: Section 24 mortgage interest restriction, Capital Gains Tax on property sales, allowable expenses, and incorporation. Plain-English.