Long-form guides to UK tax, IR35, expenses, payroll, VAT, and running a limited company. Written by accountants — not marketers.
The 19% small profits rate, the 25% main rate, and how marginal relief tapers between £50k and £250k of profit — with worked examples for limited company directors.
The Primary Threshold, Lower Earnings Limit, and why £12,570 vs. £9,100 isn't always the right answer — with full 2026/27 numbers for single-director companies.
Status determination factors, the CEST tool's blind spots, what to do if your client makes a blanket determination, and how the off-payroll rules actually decide your take-home pay.
When the Flat Rate Scheme saves money vs. when standard VAT comes out ahead — with worked examples for IT contractors, consultants, and limited-cost traders.
Tax breakeven, admin overhead, liability, IR35 risk — the five factors that decide whether incorporating is worth it for UK contractors and small businesses.
31 January, 31 July, payments on account, and the late-filing penalty schedule — explained without the HMRC jargon, with everything a director or sole trader needs to file on time.
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