When you own a rental property with someone else, it might seem like the easiest option is to have the lower earner declare all the...

How to recover, reset or create your HMRC government gateway login

Some business owners get frustrated and even upset at the thought of paying tax, and it’s easy to fall into the mindset of wanting to pay nothing at all (and then not saving anything for it!). Here are my thoughts on this, as someone who also has to pay tax:

How HMRC payments on account work and helps you save towards your future tax bills

From April 2026, HMRC is rolling out Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD IT). If you’re self-employed or a landlord, this might affect you, so here’s a breakdown of what’s changing, who’s affected, and what you need to do. To check if you're included: Add up your self-employed and rental income (before expenses). This total is your "qualifying income". If the total is over £50,000, you’ll need to comply from April 2026, between £30,000 and £50,000, you’ll join from April 2

Are you a UK Armed Forces employee who has heard from "Dave" in the mess that you can claim certain expenses in your tax return to get a...

If you've not received any income or are running at a loss, still choosing to file a tax return could be save you tax in the long run.

With how quickly each day and month seem to slip past (and it seems to get quicker each year!), it's easy for important dates to slip...