Tax Planning — Guides, Tips & Expert Advice
Tax planning strategies, allowances, reliefs, and tips to reduce your tax bill legally.
178 articles on Tax Planning
Salary vs Dividends 2025/26: The Most Tax-Efficient Way to Pay Yourself
Work out the most tax-efficient salary and dividend split for your limited company in 2025/26 with real worked examples.
How to Claim Tax Relief on Charitable Donations Through Your Business
Find out how sole traders and business owners can claim tax relief on charitable donations, including Gift Aid, sponsorship, and donated goods.
Charitable Donations and Tax Relief for Sole Traders
How Gift Aid, carrying back donations, and donating stock can reduce your tax bill as a self-employed person.
Electric Car Salary Sacrifice — How It Works for Directors
How company directors can use salary sacrifice to get an electric car with major tax savings, including BIK rates and NI benefits.
The Tax Benefits of Working from a Garden Office
Explore the tax benefits and implications of a garden office, from capital allowances and running costs to CGT and business rates.
How to Claim Mileage as Self-Employed: HMRC Rates and Rules
HMRC mileage rates for 2025/26, what counts as business mileage, and how to keep the records you need.
Rent-Free Periods for Landlords: Tax Implications
How rent-free periods, reverse premiums, and tenant improvements affect your tax position as a UK landlord.
Spring Budget 2026: What It Means for Sole Traders and Landlords
Key measures from the Spring Budget 2026 and what they mean for sole traders, freelancers, and landlords.
The Trading Allowance (£1,000) — A Simple Explanation
Everything you need to know about the £1,000 trading allowance, including who qualifies, how to use it, and when to claim expenses instead.
Understanding Your Tax Code: What 1257L Actually Means
Tax codes demystified. What 1257L means, how to spot errors, and when your tax code matters if you're self-employed. Plain English, no jargon.
Dividend Allowance Cuts — What It Means for Company Directors
The dividend allowance has been slashed from £2,000 to just £500. Here's what this means for company directors and how to adjust your pay strategy accordingly.
Frozen Tax Thresholds — How Fiscal Drag Is Costing You More
Frozen tax thresholds mean you're paying more tax each year even if your real income hasn't grown. Here's how fiscal drag works and what you can do about it.
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