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Tax for delivery riders and taxi drivers
The £1,000 allowance, what apps report to HMRC, mileage rates and expenses.
Read the guide VATMaking Tax Digital for VAT: what you must do
Digital records, software, digital links, spreadsheets, exemptions and penalties.
Read the guide HMRCHad a compliance check letter from HMRC?
What it means, what to do step by step, and how the check ends.
Read the guide HMRCHow to appeal an HMRC penalty
The 30-day limit, reasonable excuses, and what to do if HMRC says no.
Read the guide Self AssessmentHow to amend a Self Assessment tax return
Correcting a return online or on paper, the 12-month limit and overpayment relief.
Read the guide Self AssessmentBehind on your tax return? What to do before 31 January
Five steps to file on time, what being late costs, and what to do if you cannot pay.
Read the guide Self AssessmentPayments on account explained
Why your January tax bill can be bigger than you expect, with worked examples.
Read the guide Getting startedSole trader or limited company: which is right for your business?
The main differences in liability, admin, tax and how you take money out, and how to decide.
Read the guide Tax changesMaking Tax Digital for Income Tax: what you need to do
Who it applies to, the quarterly deadlines, and how to get ready.
Read the guide Getting organisedWhat to bring to your accountant
A practical checklist for sole traders, limited companies and landlords.
Read the guide Choosing an accountantHow much does an accountant cost?
What affects the fee, how accountants charge, and what to ask before you agree.
Read the guide TaxAllowable expenses: what can you claim?
The main categories, mixed-use costs, and when the trading allowance is an alternative.
Read the guide DeadlinesSelf Assessment deadlines and penalties
Key dates for the 2025 to 2026 tax year, the penalties for being late, and how to avoid them.
Read the guide VATVAT for small businesses: when to register and how it works
The registration threshold, VAT returns, and the Flat Rate and Cash Accounting schemes.
Read the guide PayrollHiring your first employee: a UK checklist
Right to work, payroll, pension, contract and telling HMRC, step by step.
Read the guide Getting startedStarting a business in the UK: a checklist
Structure, HMRC registration, records, bank account and VAT for your first year.
Read the guide Choosing an accountantHow to change accountant without the stress
The steps, the timing, and what your new accountant handles for you.
Read the guide Company directorsSalary or dividends for company directors
How they differ, what to weigh up, and why to review it every year.
Read the guideNot sure what you need?
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