17 posts on tax.
HMRC rolled out mandatory Multi-Factor Authentication for personal tax accounts and Government Gateway in late September 2026. Here is what changed, the four steps to get back in, the £100 to £1,900 in late-filing penalties you avoid by sorting it now, and the one thing to do this week.
From 6 April 2026, 100 percent BPR and APR continue on the first £2.5m of combined qualifying business and agricultural property, per individual. Above £2.5m, the relief rate is 50 percent. The £2.5m allowance transfers between spouses for a combined £5m. AIM and other not-listed shares get 50 percent in all circumstances. Who is affected, what the worked example shows, and what to gather before the October Budget.
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is now law for sole traders and landlords earning over £50,000. The first quarterly update is due 7 August 2026. Here is exactly who is in scope, what the deadline means, and the one thing to do this week.
From 18 August 2026, only registered advisers can act on your behalf with HMRC. The 90-second check that protects your Self Assessment.
HMRC MMTAR means tax advisers must register by 18 August 2026 or lose the ability to file on your behalf. The 3-minute check and what to do if they are not.
What does the average UK landlord actually pay in tax? We break down typical tax bills for basic rate, higher rate, and additional rate taxpayers with rental properties in 2026.
The definitive answer to whether you need to register as a landlord with HMRC, including the £1,000 property income allowance, Self Assessment registration, and landlord tax obligations.
Yes, you probably can. We explain the legitimate ways to reduce your landlord tax bill before the end of the tax year, including allowable expenses and timing strategies.
A complete guide to allowable deductions for UK landlords in 2026. Includes Section 24 mortgage interest rules, capital allowances, and expenses most landlords miss.
What happens if you have been getting your landlord tax wrong for years? The honest answer about HMRC penalties, voluntary disclosure, and whether you can put it right.
Take our 5-minute self-assessment to find out if you are overpaying tax on your rental income. Includes Section 24 check and common deduction errors.
If you earn over £50,000 and want to retire early, the salary sacrifice vs SIPP vs LISA decision is the one that could save you thousands. Here is exactly what to do.
If you earn over £50,270 and pay into a pension, you might be owed £1,800+ a year in higher rate tax relief. Here is how to claim it.
Inheritance tax planning is often left too late. I found the tools that actually help UK families optimise IHT before it is too late.
Capital gains tax tracking is one of the most overlooked aspects of investing. I tested the tools that actually help UK investors stay on top of CGT.
The £100k tax trap catches thousands of UK workers. When you earn over £100k, you start losing child benefit, personal allowance, and more. I found the tools that help.
If you earn over £100,000, marginal relief could reduce your tax bill by thousands. Here is exactly what it is, who qualifies, and the one thing to do if you qualify.