Our blog is where we share tips, guides, and insights to help freelancers and small business owners manage expenses, stay tax-ready, and grow their business.
Starting from 6 April 2026, self-employed individuals and landlords with gross income over £50,000 must keep digital records and submit quarterly updates to HMRC using MTD-compatible software.
If you use your personal vehicle for business in the UK, you can claim mileage allowance from HMRC. This guide covers the current rates, how to keep a proper mileage log, and when to use actual costs instead.
Complete list of allowable self-employed expenses in the UK, covering every deduction category, the wholly and exclusively test, simplified expenses, and how to evidence every claim for HMRC.
Guide to self-employed National Insurance contributions in the UK, covering Class 2 and Class 4 rates, thresholds, and strategies to reduce your NI bill.
Claiming meal and subsistence expenses in the UK is more restrictive than in many other countries. HMRC applies strict rules about when travel food costs are deductible and completely bans deductions for client entertainment.
If your business is VAT-registered, HMRC requires detailed records of all VAT charged and paid. This guide covers the three types of VAT invoices, documentation requirements, and how Making Tax Digital affects VAT record keeping.
Compare HMRC's flat rate and actual costs methods for claiming work-from-home tax relief in the UK, with worked numerical examples to help you decide.
