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178 articles on Tax Planning
What is National Insurance for Self-Employed People?
Self-employed people pay Class 2 and Class 4 National Insurance. Here are the 2025/26 rates and how they work.
Can I Claim Lunch as a Business Expense? The Rules
Generally, you cannot claim your daily lunch. But meals while travelling to a temporary workplace may qualify.
What is the Dividend Allowance for 2025/26?
The dividend allowance for 2025/26 is £500. Learn the tax rates above this, and how dividends interact with income tax bands.
Can I Claim Working from Home Expenses? 2025/26 Rules
Self-employed? You can claim working from home expenses using the £6/week simplified method or actual costs.
How Much Can I Earn Before Registering as Self-Employed?
You can earn up to £1,000 from self-employment without registering with HMRC, thanks to the trading allowance.
Gift Aid for Higher Rate Taxpayers: Claim Extra Relief
Higher and additional rate taxpayers can claim extra tax relief on Gift Aid donations through Self Assessment.
What Triggers an HMRC Tax Investigation? 10 Red Flags
Discover the 10 most common triggers for an HMRC tax investigation and how to keep your business off their radar.
What is the Personal Allowance for 2025/26? Tax-Free Income Explained
The Personal Allowance for 2025/26 is £12,570. Here's how it works, when it reduces, and how to make the most of it.
Can I Claim Travel Expenses as Self-Employed? The Complete Rules
HMRC's rules on claiming travel expenses when self-employed. Business travel, commuting, mileage rates, and what counts as your base.
Self Assessment January Rush: How to File on Time Without the Stress
Beat the 31 January deadline with these last-minute Self Assessment tips and avoid penalties that start from day one.
Tax-Efficient Company Cars: BIK Rates and Electric Vehicle Benefits
How company car benefit-in-kind rates work, why electric vehicles are so tax-efficient, and the rules on fuel benefit and salary sacrifice.
Do I Pay Tax on Savings Interest? Personal Savings Allowance Explained
How savings interest is taxed in the UK, including the Personal Savings Allowance, how banks report to HMRC, and the ISA alternative.
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