Company car tax in the UK is charged on the benefit in kind value of the car — from 4%…
Category: Tax
UK tax guides, deadlines and planning for businesses and individuals.
Employer National Insurance and the Employment Allowance Explained (UK)
Employer National Insurance now costs 15% on pay above £5,000 a year — but the £10,500 Employment Allowance can wipe…
R&D Tax Relief for UK SMEs: Who Qualifies and How to Claim
R&D tax relief for UK SMEs: what counts as R&D, the merged scheme and the 20% above-the-line credit, qualifying costs,…
Pension Contributions Through Your Limited Company: Tax Relief and the £60,000 Annual Allowance
How pension contributions work through a limited company: Corporation Tax relief, no employer National Insurance, the £60,000 annual allowance, carrying…
VAT Schemes Compared: Standard, Flat Rate, Cash Accounting and Annual Accounting
The four main VAT schemes compared: standard accounting, the Flat Rate Scheme, cash accounting and annual accounting — who each…
IR35 Explained: Off-Payroll Working Rules for Contractors and UK Businesses
IR35 and the off-payroll working rules explained in plain English: inside vs outside IR35, who decides status, Status Determination Statements,…
PAYE and Payroll Basics for UK Employers: A Complete Guide
A complete guide to PAYE and payroll for UK employers: registering with HMRC, RTI and Full Payment Submissions, paying HMRC,…
Capital Gains Tax in the UK: Rates, the £3,000 Annual Allowance and How to Report a Gain
Capital Gains Tax applies when you sell property, shares or business assets for a profit. The annual allowance is £3,000,…
Allowable Expenses for Self-Employed People in the UK: What You Can and Cannot Claim
Sole traders can claim costs that are wholly and exclusively for the business — from office costs and travel at…
Self Assessment Tax Return Deadlines in the UK: Key Dates, Penalties and How to File
The Self Assessment deadline for the 2025/26 tax year is 31 January 2027 for online returns and payment — with…