📬 What HMRC Letters in January Actually Mean (and Which Ones You Shouldn’t Panic About) January is the month when many business owners receive a letter from HMRC and immediately think: “What have I done wrong?” 😟 In reality, most HMRC letters sent in January are routine, automated, or purely informational. They may not require…
📊 Why Your January Tax Bill Feels Higher Than Expected (Even If Nothing Has Changed) January is the month when many business owners open their tax calculation and think: “That can’t be right.” Even when income hasn’t increased, expenses look sensible, and nothing major has changed, the January tax bill often feels much higher than…
🧾 Self-Assessment Countdown: Two Months to Go Before 31 January! The fireworks may have faded, but there’s still one big event on the horizon — the 31 January Self-Assessment tax return deadline! 🎆 If you’re self-employed, a landlord, or have income outside of PAYE, this is your annual reminder to get your tax return sorted…
🧾 Self Assessment 2024/25: Get Ready Before the January Deadline 📅 October 2025 It might feel like the 31 January 2026 Self Assessment deadline is ages away — but it’ll be here before you know it! Every year, thousands of taxpayers rush to file at the last minute… and end up stressed, overpaying tax, or…
Tax Returns Are Changing Forever: What Making Tax Digital Means for You from April 2026 If you’re a sole trader, landlord, or self-employed individual in the UK, your annual tax return is about to undergo its biggest shake-up in decades. From April 2026, Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment (MTD for ITSA) will…
Navigating Self-Assessment: Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid them Filing a self-assessment tax return with HMRC can be tricky—especially if you’re self-employed or new to the process. Here are five common pitfalls to avoid and how to stay on the right track: 1. Missing the Deadline The online filing deadline is 31 January. Miss it…