Self Assessment 2025/26: a calm checklist before 31 January
The online deadline for 2025/26 returns is 31 January 2027. Here is what to gather now so January is quiet, not frantic.
Tag Sole traders
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax: who is in, and when
Sole traders and landlords with qualifying income over £50,000 joined MTD in April 2026. The £30,000 and £20,000 groups follow in 2027 and 2028.
Sole trader or limited company? How to decide
Both structures can work well. The right one depends on your profits, your plans and how much admin you are happy to take on.
Allowable expenses for the self-employed: what you can claim
Every legitimate expense reduces the profit you pay tax on. Here are the costs people most often forget, and the rules that apply.