864,000 sole traders and landlords face new MTD reporting rules from April 2026
HMRC has reminded over 864,000 sole traders and landlords that they have just two months to prepare for Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax.
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ANNA Money offers free MTD Income Tax filings ahead of deadline
ByteStart partner ANNA Money has announced it will offer free MTD ITSA filings on a permanent basis, with no subscription fees or time limits.
Confidence gap is holding back Gen Z entrepreneurs, NatWest research suggests
A new study by NatWest and Mettle suggests that while many young people want to start businesses, they are held back by a lack of confidence.
How I made digital tax work for my microbusiness via Quickfile | Eddie Adams Nottingham business owner
Nottingham business owner Eddie Adams shares how he adapted to MTD for Income Tax, and how he uses accounting software to keep records and file digitally.
UK freelancers confident about 2026 despite tax hikes and tough economy
Despite the difficult economic climate, higher taxes and new regulations, the UK’s freelancers are confident about 2026, according to new research.
Intellectual property (IP) for small businesses: what you need to know
A practical guide to intellectual property for small businesses, covering trademarks, copyright, patents and design rights, plus common ownership pitfalls.
Sole traders eye ’40 hour’ time saving as MTD countdown begins
New research suggests many sole traders hope the shift to digital tax reporting will finally ease the end-of-January Self Assessment crunch.
Cybersecurity for the self-employed: What you need to know to keep data safe
Self-employment is an important, but often neglected, part of the economy. According to the Office for National Statistics, there are approximately 4.4 million self-employed people in the United Kingdom, representing about 13% of the labour market. The rise of technology has changed the world of self-employment just as much as any other sector. Smartphones and … Read more
Small company owners hit hard by April 2026 dividend tax increase
In today’s Autumn Budget, the Chancellor confirmed that the basic and higher rates of dividend tax will rise by two percentage points from April 2026.
Autumn Budget ’25 – Chancellor hammers small business owners again
The Chancellor has delivered her Autumn Budget and confirmed a long list of tax and spending changes that will affect millions of small business owners.