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Latest guides
Inform HMRC No Longer Self Employed: 2026 Step-by-Step
Written by Tax Return Accountants Editorial Team · Reviewed by Shamayun Chowdhury, ACMA, MAAT · Published: October 2026 · Last reviewed: October 2026 · Applies to the 2026/27 tax year Quick AnswerTo inform HMRC no longer self employed status applies, sign in to HMRC's...
Examples of Sole Trader Businesses: 25 UK Ideas (2026)
Written by Marina Jahan · Reviewed by Shamayun Chowdhury, ACMA, MAAT · Published: October 2026 · Last reviewed: October 2026 · Applies to the 2026/27 tax year Quick AnswerExamples of sole trader businesses include electricians, plumbers, mobile hairdressers, cleaners,...
Closing Down a Limited Company: UK Guide & Tax (2026/27)
Written by Marina Jahan · Reviewed by Shamayun Chowdhury, ACMA, MAAT · Published: October 2026 · Last reviewed: October 2026 · Applies to the 2026/27 tax year Quick answer: closing down a limited company Most solvent...
How Far Back Can You Claim VAT? UK Time Limits (2026/27)
Written by Marina Jahan · Reviewed by Shamayun Chowdhury, ACMA, MAAT · Published: October 2026 · Last reviewed: October 2026 · Applies to the 2026/27 tax year Quick answer: how far back can you claim VAT? It depends on...
VAT on Food UK: What’s Zero-Rated and What’s 20% (2026/27)
Written by Marina Jahan · Reviewed by Shamayun Chowdhury, ACMA, MAAT · Published: October 2026 · Last reviewed: October 2026 · Applies to the 2026/27 tax year Quick answer: VAT on food UK Most food you buy in Britain...
Second Job Tax Calculator 2026/27: Work Out Your Take-Home
In this guide How to use the second job tax calculator Do you get taxed more on a second job? Second job tax codes: BR, D0, D1 and 0T Worked examples for 2026/27 National Insurance with two jobs Splitting your Personal Allowance Paying too much tax? How to fix it...
How to Reduce Corporation Tax: 10 Legal Ways for 2026/27
Written by Marina Jahan · Reviewed by Shamayun Chowdhury, ACMA, MAAT · Published: October 2026 · Last reviewed: October 2026 · Applies to the 2026/27 tax year Quick answer How to reduce corporation tax in the UK? Shrink...
Creditors and Debtors: What They Mean in Your UK Accounts
Written by Marina Jahan · Reviewed by Shamayun Chowdhury, ACMA, MAAT · Published: October 2026 · Last reviewed: October 2026 · Applies to the 2026/27 tax year Quick answer Creditors and debtors are the two sides of...
Find My Unique Tax Reference Number: 6 Places to Look (2026)
Written by Marina Jahan · Reviewed by Shamayun Chowdhury, ACMA, MAAT · Published: October 2026 · Last reviewed: October 2026 · Applies to the 2026/27 tax year Quick answer To find my unique tax reference number, the...
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