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Tax

UK Corporation Tax Rates for 2026/27 — A Plain-English Guide

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.

28 May 2026 · 8 min
Payroll

Optimal Director Salary for 2026/27 — Salary, Dividends, and the Tax-Efficient Mix

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.

25 May 2026 · 11 min
IR35

Inside IR35 vs Outside IR35 — A Contractor's Plain-English Guide for 2026/27

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.

22 May 2026 · 12 min
VAT

Should I Register for the VAT Flat Rate Scheme? — 2026/27 Decision Guide

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.

20 May 2026 · 9 min
Limited Co

Limited Company vs Sole Trader — Which Is Right for You in 2026/27?

Tax breakeven, admin overhead, liability, IR35 risk — the five factors that decide whether incorporating is worth it for UK contractors and small businesses.

18 May 2026 · 11 min
Tax

Self Assessment — Deadlines, Penalties, and How to File for 2026/27

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.

15 May 2026 · 10 min

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