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60-Day CGT Reporting on UK Property: Rules & Deadlines

How the 60-day capital gains tax rule works on UK property: who must report, when the 60 days start, penalties for missing it, and how to file. UK 2026 guide.

10/06/2026
8 MIN READ
Finance

Business Loans for Startups UK 2026: Options & How to Apply

How to get a business loan for a startup in the UK in 2026 — the government Start Up Loan, unsecured loans, asset finance, grants and how lenders decide.

10/06/2026
9 MIN READ
Tax

How to Reduce Capital Gains Tax UK: 9 Legal Strategies

How to reduce capital gains tax UK: 9 legal CGT planning strategies — spouse transfers, ISAs, pensions, losses, reliefs and timing. Worked example included.

10/06/2026
9 MIN READ
Tax

Self Assessment 2026: Deadlines, Who Must File & Penalties

The online self assessment deadline 2026 is 31 January. Full guide to key dates, who needs to file a tax return, payments on account and HMRC penalties.

10/06/2026
8 MIN READ
Business

Sole Trader vs Limited Company UK 2026: Which Is Better?

Sole trader vs limited company: compare tax, liability, admin, cost and privacy. A plain-English UK guide with a worked example to help you choose.

10/06/2026
9 MIN READ
Featured · Tax

CGT Allowance 2026/27: How the £3,000 Annual Exempt Amount Works

The capital gains tax allowance for 2026/27 is £3,000. Full guide with worked examples, planning tips and how to use the CGT allowance effectively.

06/04/2026
8 MIN READ
Tax

VAT Registration Guide for UK Businesses 2026

Complete guide to UK VAT registration in 2026. The £90,000 threshold, voluntary registration, MTD compliance, schemes, deadlines and what to do after.

13/02/2026
10 MIN READ
Accounting

BrightPay Payroll Alternatives: 2026 UK Comparison Guide

Comparing BrightPay with the best UK payroll software alternatives in 2026. Features, pricing, RTI, auto-enrolment, and when to switch to outsourced payroll.

22/01/2026
9 MIN READ
Business

Limited Company Setup Costs UK 2026: Full Breakdown

Real cost of setting up a UK limited company in 2026: Companies House fees, formation agents, accountancy, registered office, and ongoing annual costs.

15/03/2024
8 MIN READ
Tax

Making Tax Digital for Small Businesses: Full 2026 Guide

Complete guide to Making Tax Digital (MTD) for small UK businesses. MTD for VAT, MTD for income tax (April 2026), compatible software and how to get ready.

10/02/2024
10 MIN READ
Tax

Capital Gains Tax Rates 2026/27: UK Bands, Brackets & Worked Examples

Full guide to UK capital gains tax rates and brackets for 2026/27. How CGT rates depend on your income tax band, plus worked examples for shares and property.

01/02/2024
9 MIN READ