September 18, 2026
Sole Trader vs Limited Company in 2026: The Full Comparison
Real 2026/27 arithmetic at £30k–£100k profit. Dividend rises, 15% employer NIC and the single-director rule have narrowed the limited company advantage.
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Plain-English guides to company accounts, Corporation Tax, VAT, Self Assessment, MTD and payroll.
September 18, 2026
Digital Record Keeping for MTD: Exactly What HMRC Requires
Exactly what a digital record must contain for MTD VAT and MTD Income Tax, the digital links rule, why copy-paste breaks compliance, and the…
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Class 2 and Class 4 National Insurance for the Self-Employed 2026/27
Class 2 is not collected at profits of £7,105 or more but it still credits your NI record. Class 4 runs at 6% then…
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Sole Trader Tax Explained: What You Pay and When
Income Tax bands, Class 2 and Class 4 National Insurance, payments on account and the 31 January / 31 July rhythm — with a…
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MTD Exemptions: Who Doesn’t Have to Comply?
Who is exempt from MTD for Income Tax: automatic exemptions, the digital exclusion grounds, how to apply, HMRC's 28-day response and the 30-day appeal.
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Best MTD Software for Sole Traders: Free and Paid Options Compared
141 products are HMRC-recognised for MTD for Income Tax and 31 are free. The full free list, the quarterly-updates-only trap, and what to check…
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Making Tax Digital for Landlords: What Changes in 2026 and 2027
MTD for landlords is live over £50,000 and hits £30,000 in April 2027. Portfolio and joint-let rules, the FHL abolition, and what to record…
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MTD for Income Tax Thresholds: The £50k, £30k and £20k Timeline
MTD for Income Tax applies over £50,000 from April 2026, £30,000 from 2027 and £20,000 from 2028. What qualifying income means and which year…
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MTD Quarterly Updates Explained: No, It’s Not Five Tax Returns
MTD quarterly updates are summaries, not tax returns. See what they contain, the 7 Aug / 7 Nov / 7 Feb / 7 May…
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4 Ways to Take Money Out of a Limited Company
Salary, dividends, director's loan and pension contributions compared on 2026/27 rates — with the tax treatment of each and why pensions beat dividends.
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