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HMRC is encouraging taxpayers to submit their Self Assessment tax returns well before the deadline rather than leaving everything until the last minute. In an announcement published on 8 October 2026, HMRC highlighted how preparing early can help reduce unnecessary stress and avoid deadline-related problems. A survey of more than 5,200 people commissioned by HMRC…
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HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has completed the rollout of multi-factor authentication (MFA) across all tax agent accounts. As of 15 October 2026, the additional security measure is active on all relevant accounts. The change is designed to strengthen online security and help protect sensitive tax information belonging to agents and their clients. MFA adds…
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In October 2026, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is starting to issue additional tax calculations to people who owe tax on interest earned from bank and building society accounts between 6 April 2025 and 5 April 2026. Notices may arrive as P800 tax calculations or Simple Assessment notices (PA302). This is part of HMRC’s regular…
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If you are employed, earn freelance income or receive rental income at the same time, your UK tax obligations may be more complicated than they first appear. Self Assessment allows you to declare different types of taxable income in one annual tax return. It is important to account for every relevant income source, even if…
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Moving to Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax involves much more than submitting four quarterly updates to HMRC. For sole traders and landlords within the scope of the new rules, the process starts with keeping digital records of income and expenses and ends with submitting an annual tax return and paying the tax due.…
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The first Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax deadline has passed. Sole traders and landlords within the scope of the new rules were required to submit their first quarterly update to HMRC by 7 August 2026. However, the absence of penalty points for late quarterly updates during the 2026–27 tax year does not mean…
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Moving to the UK does not necessarily mean changing your clients or sources of income. Many Ukrainians continue working remotely for Ukrainian clients, receiving payments from overseas or running a business in another country. However, the country sending you money does not automatically determine where you need to pay tax. Your UK tax residence status…
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If you are self-employed in the UK or need to file a tax return through Self Assessment, you may need a UTR (Unique Taxpayer Reference). This is a unique 10-digit tax reference issued by HMRC and used to identify you when dealing with the tax authority. You need your UTR to complete the Self Assessment…
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Earn money from freelancing, selling products online or providing services in your spare time? Even if it is not your main job, additional income in the UK may create tax obligations. This can include graphic design, social media management, tutoring, handmade products or selling goods through online marketplaces. The rules depend on the type of…
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Stopping your freelance work or no longer renting out a property does not automatically mean all your tax obligations have ended. If you are already using Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax, it is important to notify HMRC where required and establish which reporting requirements still apply. Even if you no longer receive income…
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