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UK Tax & Accountancy Guides

Plain-English UK tax guides and HMRC updates for business owners, contractors and landlords.

Landlord

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.

·9 min read
Limited Company

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.

·9 min read
Limited Company

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.

·9 min read
Sole Trader

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.

·10 min read
Sole Trader

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.

·9 min read
Sole Trader

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.

·10 min read
Landlord

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.

·9 min read
Limited Company

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.

·9 min read
Landlord

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.

·8 min read