Business Finance
Director's Loans Explained: S455 Tax and the £10,000 Rule
A plain-English guide to the director's loan account for company directors: overdrawn versus in-credit balances, S455…
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PAYE vs Self-Employed: Which Leaves You Better Off?
Comparing PAYE vs self employed is about more than the headline figure. We break down how income tax, National…
Business Finance
Salary vs Dividends: How Should a Director Pay Themselves in 2026/27?
Most company directors pay themselves with a small salary plus dividends. Here's how the split works in 2026/27, and how…
Business Finance
Self-Employed Tax: A Beginner's Guide (2026/27)
Just gone self-employed? Here's everything you need to know about tax - what you'll pay, when, how to register, what you…
Business Finance
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax: The Complete 2026 Guide
MTD for Income Tax is the biggest change to self-employed and landlord tax in a generation. Here's who's affected, when,…
Business Finance
Self Assessment Tax Returns 2026: Deadlines, Penalties and How to File
Understand self assessment tax return deadlines, who needs to file, the penalties for missing them, and the simple steps…
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