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Corporation Tax UK: Complete Guide for Limited Companies in 2025/26

Corporation tax rates, marginal relief, CT600 deadlines, director salary vs dividends, R&D relief, and year-end planning tactics for UK limited companies in 2025/26.

3 March 202623 min read
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Dividend vs Salary: How UK Directors Should Pay Themselves in 2025/26

Complete guide to the optimal salary and dividend mix for UK limited company directors. Current 2025/26 tax rates, worked examples at £80,000 profit, NI thresholds, and the maths behind the most tax-efficient extraction strategy.

3 Mar 202625 min read
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IR35 Inside vs Outside: The Complete Contractor Guide for 2026

Understand IR35 inside vs outside status, the three HMRC tests, take-home pay differences of £10,000+, day rate negotiation, the SDS process, and how to protect your IR35 position.

3 Mar 202623 min read
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HMRC Self Assessment Late Filing Penalties: What You Owe and How to Fix It

Missed the Self Assessment deadline? See exactly what HMRC charges at 1 day, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months late. Includes worked examples, a free penalty calculator, and a step-by-step recovery plan.

3 Mar 202622 min read

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Stamp Duty Land Tax: Complete UK Guide for 2025/26

Everything UK property buyers need to know about Stamp Duty Land Tax. Rates, first-time buyer relief, additional property surcharge, and how to calculate SDLT before making an offer.

3 Mar 202621 min read