Sole Trader or Limited Company in 2026/27? How to Decide
Choosing between a sole trader and a limited company is about more than tax. We compare the 2026/27 tax position, the admin involved and the practical factors that should shape your decision.
Missed the 5 October Self Assessment Registration Deadline?
Missing the 5 October deadline to register for Self Assessment is common and usually fixable. Register as soon as you can, then file and pay by 31 January to keep any penalty to a minimum.
Cash basis for sole traders and landlords: when it doesn’t suit you
By Matthew Hunt FMAAT, founder of Digivolve Accountants, Haywards Heath. Last reviewed 6 October 2026 for the 2026/27 tax year. If you […]
Buy-to-let through a limited company: pros, cons and costs
Holding a buy-to-let in a limited company can save tax on mortgage interest, but taking profits out and moving existing properties across both carry costs. Here is how to weigh it up.
How far back can HMRC look? Enquiry windows, discovery time limits and how long to keep records
By Matthew Hunt FMAAT, founder of Digivolve Accountants, Haywards Heath. Last reviewed 5 October 2026 for the 2026/27 tax year. Once a […]
The £1,000 trading and property allowances: side income, driveway rentals and when to tell HMRC
By Matthew Hunt FMAAT, founder of Digivolve Accountants, Haywards Heath. Last reviewed 5 October 2026 for the 2026/27 tax year. Plenty of […]
National Minimum Wage 2026/27: the salary check every employer should run
By Matthew Hunt FMAAT, founder of Digivolve Accountants, Haywards Heath. Last reviewed 5 October 2026 for the 2026/27 tax year. The National […]
VAT cash accounting and bad debt relief: stop paying VAT on money you haven’t been paid
By Matthew Hunt FMAAT, founder of Digivolve Accountants, Haywards Heath. Last reviewed 5 October 2026 for the 2026/27 tax year. Under the […]
Tax codes explained: 1257L, emergency tax (W1, M1, X) and how to fix a wrong code (2026/27)
By Matthew Hunt FMAAT, founder of Digivolve Accountants, Haywards Heath. Last reviewed 5 October 2026 for the 2026/27 tax year. Your tax […]
High Income Child Benefit Charge: how it works and how to reduce it (2026/27)
Earn over £60,000 and claim Child Benefit? How the charge works in 2026/27, worked examples, and how pension contributions can reduce or remove it.