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Expenses

Allowable Expenses for UK Sole Traders 2026: The Complete Guide

A practical guide to what UK sole traders can claim as business expenses — covering home office, vehicle, equipment, travel, and the rules HMRC actually applies.

Bilgin Caglar · 30 Apr 202614 min read
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MTD Guide

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax 2026: The Complete Guide for UK Sole Traders

Everything UK sole traders and landlords need to know about MTD for Income Tax — thresholds, deadlines, penalties, and how to prepare before April 2026.

Bilgin Caglar · 30 Apr 202612 min read
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MTD Guide

MTD Quarterly Updates Explained: A Practical Guide for UK Sole Traders 2026

Everything you need to know about MTD ITSA quarterly updates — how cumulative reporting works, what to submit, what counts as a category, and how to stay compliant from April 2026.

Bilgin Caglar · 30 Apr 202613 min read
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Sole Trader 101

Sole Trader Self Assessment 2026: The Complete Guide for UK Freelancers

Everything UK sole traders and freelancers need to know about Self Assessment for the 2025/26 tax year — deadlines, tax bands, National Insurance, payments on account, and what changes from April 2026.

Bilgin Caglar · 30 Apr 202613 min read
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VAT

VAT for Small Businesses 2026: A Complete Guide for UK Sole Traders

Everything UK sole traders and small businesses need to know about VAT in 2026 — registration thresholds, the Flat Rate Scheme, Making Tax Digital, and when voluntary registration makes sense.

Bilgin Caglar · 30 Apr 202613 min read
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HMRC & Tax

What is HMRC Making Tax Digital for Income Tax?

MTD for Income Tax goes live in April 2026. Here's what every UK sole trader and freelancer needs to know.

Bilgin Caglar · 1 Apr 20264 min read
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Accounting Tips

Why Spreadsheets Won't Cut It for UK Freelancers in 2026

HMRC's MTD mandate means spreadsheets are no longer compliant. Here's what to use instead.

Bilgin Caglar · 28 Mar 20263 min read
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Open Banking

How Open Banking Can Automate Your Accounting

TrueLayer's Open Banking integration means your transactions sync automatically. No more manual data entry.

Bilgin Caglar · 20 Mar 20263 min read
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