Insights
UK tax, written plainly.
Deadlines, MTD and the choices that change a bill. General information — not a substitute for advice on your figures.
Self Assessment deadline 2026–27: dates, penalties and how to file on time
The 2025–26 return is due 31 January 2027 if you file online. Here is what that means if you are self-employed, a landlord or both.
7 min readMaking Tax Digital for Income Tax: who it applies to in 2026 and 2027
If your self-employment and property income was over £50,000 in 2024–25, you should already be keeping digital records and sending quarterly updates.
8 min readCorporation Tax for UK limited companies: rates, deadlines and what to file
Your CT600 is due 12 months after the year-end. The tax is usually payable nine months and one day after. Get the dates in the diary before the accounts are even drafted.
6 min readBookkeeping vs accounting for small UK businesses
If the books are late, the tax return is a reconstruction job. Keep transactions current and year-end becomes a review, not a rescue.
6 min readUK landlord tax: how rental income is reported in 2026
Gross rents count toward MTD thresholds. Finance costs are restricted for many individual landlords. Get the records right before the quarterly dates arrive.
7 min readHow to choose an accountant in the UK (without the brochure talk)
Ask who files the return, what happens if HMRC writes, and whether payroll is included. If the answer is a portal and a ticket number, keep looking.
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