Guides
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MTD for Income Tax vs MTD for VAT: what’s different
Already doing MTD for VAT? MTD for Income Tax works differently. Here’s who each scheme covers, what you send and when, and what to…
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Fake HMRC texts, emails and calls: how to spot a tax scam
Scammers love tax deadlines. Here’s HMRC’s own checklist for spotting a fake text, email or call, how to check whether contact is genuine, and…
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Reviews and referrals: getting more, within the rules
Last checked 19 October 2026 Quick answer Asking happy customers for an honest review is fine, and Google suggests using a review link or…
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Allowable expenses for sole traders, explained
Last checked 19 October 2026 Quick answer Allowable expenses are business running costs that HMRC lets you deduct from your income to work out…
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Clients who pay late: your rights and how to chase
Last checked 19 October 2026 Quick answer If another business pays you late, GOV.UK says you can claim statutory interest of 8% plus the…
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Keeping business records as a sole trader: what to keep and for how long
Last checked 19 October 2026 Quick answer GOV.UK says sole traders must keep records of all sales and income and all business expenses, plus…
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Your MTD tax return: what happens at the end of the year
Last checked 19 October 2026 Quick answer Under Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax, you still send one tax return a year, through…
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Google Business Profile for sole traders: how to set one up
Last checked 19 October 2026 Quick answer A Google Business Profile is a free listing that can show your business on Google Search and…
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MTD quarterly updates explained: what’s in them and how to send one
Last checked 19 October 2026 Quick answer A quarterly update is a summary your software builds from your digital records: totals for each income…
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How to work out what to charge as a sole trader, and how to write a quote
Last checked 19 October 2026 Quick answer There’s no official rate for most kinds of work, so pricing is your decision. Three common methods…