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The 2026 self-assessment timeline: every date that matters

Payments on account, the 31 January cliff-edge, the registration deadline most people miss — here's the whole tax year laid out clearly, so nothing creeps up on you.

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The expenses sole traders forget to claim

From use of home to mileage and that mobile contract — the legitimate deductions that quietly shrink your tax bill.

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Section 24 explained without the headache

Why mortgage interest no longer works the way it used to — and how to make sure you're claiming the relief correctly.

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Selling a second property? The 60-day rule

HMRC now wants your Capital Gains return within 60 days of completion. Here's how it works and how to avoid the penalty.

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Payments on account: why your bill feels doubled

That extra 50% isn't a mistake — it's HMRC asking for next year early. We explain it, and how to reduce it fairly.

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Just gone self-employed? Start here

Registering with HMRC, National Insurance, what to keep and when your first return is due — your no-panic checklist.

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MTD for Income Tax: what's actually changing

Quarterly updates are coming for sole traders and landlords. Here's the plain-English version, and how we'll handle it for you.

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