Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) – was 10%, now 14%, rising to 18%
Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) reduces your capital gains tax bill if you sell your business. How does BADR works and what are the current rates?
Business rates and small business rate relief explained
Business rates are the non-domestic equivalent of council tax. How they are calculated, multipliers for 2025/26, and how small business rate relief works.
UTR number explained – what it is, when you need one, and how to get it
A Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR) is a 10-digit code from HMRC used for tax. Find out when you get one, why it matters, and how to register or recover it.
High Income Child Benefit Charge – what self-employed people need to know
Guide to the High Income Child Benefit Charge for self-employed parents. How it works, who it affects, deadlines, NI credits, and planned 2026 changes.
Sole trader tax and National Insurance calculator – 2025/26
Calculate how much tax you’ll pay as a sole trader in 2025/26, including income tax and National Insurance, based on your business profits after expenses.
Self assessment tax return help for sole traders
Self Assessment guide for sole traders. Covers who must file, deadlines, payments on account, penalties, and how to register with HMRC.
Why the VAT registration threshold is a problem for small businesses
The £90,000 VAT threshold often holds small businesses back. This guide explains why some avoid registering, and what the experts say.
How the Flat Rate VAT Scheme works (and the Limited Cost Trader rule)
Guide to the Flat Rate VAT Scheme for sole traders and small businesses. How it works, the latest HMRC rules, and when the Limited Cost Trader rate applies.
Claiming capital allowances as a sole trader – what’s allowed
A practical guide to capital allowances for sole traders, including what you can claim, current rates, and how the rules differ from limited companies.
How to register for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD ITSA)
Learn how to sign up for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax as a sole trader. Step-by-step guide, software tips, and what you need to register.