Self-Assessment 2025/26 - Why You Should Start Now, Not in January
The 31 January 2027 Self-Assessment deadline feels distant — but starting now saves money, reduces stress, and could speed up any refund you're owed.
14 Aug 2026
MTD for Income Tax: Your First Quarterly Deadline Is 7 August 2026
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax went live in April 2026. If you're a sole trader or landlord earning over £50,000, your first quarterly submission is due 7 August 2026. Here's everything you need to know.
4 Aug 2026Ania Prochon
Is HMRC About to Make the Self-Employed Pay Tax Every Month?
HMRC is consulting on plans to make sole traders and landlords pay their tax monthly or quarterly from April 2029, based on previous year submissions. Here is what the proposal means, whether becoming a Ltd company could help, and how to prepare.
19 Jul 2026Gary Winterborne
MTD for Income Tax: Your First Quarterly Deadline Is 7 August 2026
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is live — and the first quarterly submission deadline falls on 7 August 2026. If you are a sole trader or landlord earning over £50,000, here is exactly what you need to do before the deadline.
5 Jul 2026Ania Prochon
HMRC VAT Nudge Letters: What to Do If One Lands on Your Doormat
HMRC is targeting VAT-registered businesses that haven't faced a compliance check in five years — and 50% of those receiving its new nudge letters will be visited. Here's what every business owner needs to know and do right now.
17 Jun 2026Gary Winterborne
MTD Deadline Alert: First Quarterly Update Due 7 August — Are You Signed Up?
ICAEW is urging sole traders and landlords to sign up for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax immediately — the first quarterly update is due 7 August 2026, yet over 580,000 affected taxpayers have still not registered.
14 Jun 2026Gary Winterborne
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Is Now Live — Is Your Business Ready?
MTD for Income Tax came into force on 6 April 2026. If you are a sole trader or landlord with income above £50,000, you are now legally required to use compatible software and submit quarterly updates to HMRC. Here is what you need to do.
13 Jun 2026Gary Winterborne
Making Tax Digital Is Here — What Every Self-Employed Person Needs to Do Now
From 6 April 2026, Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is live. Here's what sole traders and landlords need to do right now — in plain English.
3 May 2026Gary Winterborne