Sole Traders & Self Assessment

Find out exactly what expenses UK landlords can claim against tax, from mortgage interest to repairs. Practical guidance for the 2026/27 tax year.

Learn how to set your day rate as a UK freelancer or consultant. Calculate your costs, tax, and profit to charge what you're actually worth.

Learn what Making Tax Digital means, who it applies to, key deadlines, and how to get your business ready for MTD for Income Tax and VAT in the UK.

Learn how to claim the home office allowance as a sole trader in the UK — flat rate vs actual costs, what qualifies, and how to record it correctly.

What tax UK freelancers pay in 2026/27, including Income Tax, National Insurance, VAT and payments on account, with a worked example for sole traders.

Learn how to invoice clients as a sole trader in the UK. What to include, VAT rules, payment terms and how to get paid faster. Practical advice from NDCA.

Find out what the VAT OSS scheme is, how it works for UK online sellers and whether your e-commerce business needs to register. Clear, practical guidance.

Sole trader vs limited company: what is the real difference? Compare tax, admin, liability and pay structures to decide which suits your business in 2026/27.

Worked 2026/27 examples of the Income Tax and National Insurance a UK Etsy seller pays at £20,000, £50,000 and £90,000 of sales, plus VAT, Making Tax Digital and platform reporting.

Doing a self assessment tax return for the first time? This step-by-step guide covers registration, deadlines, what to include and how to avoid common mistakes.

Understand capital gains tax on property in the UK. Rates, allowances, reliefs and reporting rules for landlords explained clearly for 2026/27.