
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.

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.

HMRC is tightening its powers to look further back into tax affairs, with 20-year time limits already in play for deliberate errors and new adviser rules on the way. Here's what it means for sole traders, small businesses and Ltd companies.

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.

HMRC now has data on 4 million online sellers. If you earn anything on the side — from eBay, Etsy, Airbnb, or TikTok — here is what you need to declare and when.

HMRC has quietly restarted its Direct Recovery of Debts power — allowing it to take unpaid tax directly from your bank account without a court order. Here's what it means for sole traders, small businesses, and limited companies, and how to protect yourself.

The UK government's June 2026 Tax Update brings major changes for sole traders, small businesses and Ltd companies — from monthly Self Assessment via PAYE to new HMRC debt recovery powers. Here's what you need to know.