UK tax and freelance guides
Plain English. UK tax year. No US jargon.
Making Tax Digital
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax: What sole traders need to know in 2026
MTD for Income Tax launched April 2026. Here is what changes, who is affected, and what quarterly submissions actually mean for your record-keeping.
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Self Assessment
What expenses can a sole trader claim? The complete HMRC guide
From home office costs to phone bills — a plain-English breakdown of the 11 HMRC allowable expense categories for sole traders and freelancers.
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IR35
IR35 checklist for IT contractors: The three tests that determine your status
Substitution, Control, and Mutuality of Obligation explained simply. What HMRC looks for and how to build your evidence base before a contract starts.
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Freelancer Business
How to invoice as a freelancer in the UK: Legal requirements and best practice
What must legally appear on a UK freelance invoice, how to number them, VAT rules, and how to chase late payments without damaging client relationships.
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VAT
UK VAT threshold 2026: What happens when you approach £90,000
The VAT registration threshold is £90,000 for 2026/27. Here is how it is calculated, what a rolling 12-month figure means, and what to do when you get close.
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Self Assessment
Payment on account explained: Why your January tax bill is bigger than expected
HMRC asks you to pre-pay next year's tax in two instalments. Here is how the amounts are calculated and how to plan for them.
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Notion
Why Notion is the best tool for UK freelancer business management in 2026
Linked databases, rollups, and formulas make Notion behave like business software. Here is why it beats spreadsheets for client management, invoicing, and tax records.
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