Tax Tips
How to Claim Mileage as a Sole Trader Without Losing Money
Most sole traders underclaim mileage and hand HMRC a free gift every year. Here is exactly how to claim the right amount and keep better records.
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Practical ways to keep more of what you earn: allowable expenses, allowances, reliefs and the deadlines that cost money when they are missed.
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HMRC Repayment Faster via Personal Tax Account: Does It Work?
Want your HMRC repayment faster via your personal tax account? Here's what actually speeds up refunds, what slows them down, and what HMRC won't tell you.
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Check Tax Refund Status UK: Why HMRC Keeps You Waiting
Waiting on a UK tax refund? Here's exactly how to check your tax refund status online, why HMRC takes so long, and what to do if yours has gone missing.
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Two Jobs Tax Code: Which One Should Be Your Main Job?
Confused about which job gets your personal allowance? Getting this wrong costs real money. Here's how to decide which is your main job for tax purposes.
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Check My Tax Code Online Free: What HMRC Hides in Plain Sight
You can check your tax code online free in under five minutes. Here is exactly where to look, what the numbers mean, and how much you could reclaim.
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Marriage Allowance Tax Code Change: Is Yours Wrong?
Millions of couples claim Marriage Allowance but never check the tax code change that follows.
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Simple Assessment Underpayment Letter: Don't Pay Until You Read This
Received an HMRC Simple Assessment underpayment letter? It could be wrong. Here's how to check the figure, challenge it, and avoid paying a penny too much.
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Tax Code BR Second Job: Why You're Probably Overpaying
BR tax code on a second job means 20% tax on every penny with zero personal allowance. Here's what it costs you and how to fix it fast.
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1257L vs 1283L Tax Code Difference: Which Costs You More?
The 1257L vs 1283L tax code difference is just £26 a year, but the wrong code costs you more. See HMRC's 2026/27 breakdown and how to fix it fast.
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Tax Code New Job UK: What Actually Happens on Day One
Starting a new job in the UK? Your tax code on day one shapes every payslip you get. Here's what HMRC does, what can go wrong, and how to fix it fast.
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Tax Refund for High Rate Taxpayers With a Wrong Code
Earning over £50,270 with a wrong tax code? You could be owed hundreds. Here's exactly how high rate taxpayers reclaim overpaid tax from HMRC.
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P2 Notice of Coding: Act Now or Pay Later
Got a P2 Notice of Coding from HMRC? Here is exactly what to do in the next 30 days to avoid overpaying tax or racking up an unexpected bill.
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Cumulative vs Non-Cumulative Tax Code: The Hidden Cost
Cumulative and non-cumulative tax codes work very differently. Understanding which one your employer uses could reveal you're overpaying HMRC right now.
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Tax Code Notice of Coding: What HMRC Is Actually Telling You
A P2 Notice of Coding lands in your post or inbox and most people bin it. Here is exactly what every line means and why it could be costing you money.
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Sole Trader Tax Payment Dates: Stop Getting Caught Short
Miss a sole trader tax payment date and HMRC charges interest from day one. Here are every deadline, the payment on account trap, and how to prepare.
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How to Dispute an HMRC Tax Code and Win
HMRC gets tax codes wrong more often than they admit. Here's exactly how to dispute yours, what evidence to gather, and how to claim back what you're owed.
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Tax Code With Week 1 Basis: Why You're Overpaying
A Week 1 basis tax code means HMRC is taxing you without your full history. Here's what triggers it, what it costs, and how to fix it fast.
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How to Categorise Expenses for HMRC: Stop Guessing
Miscategorised expenses cost UK sole traders real money. Here's exactly how to categorise expenses for HMRC correctly, with concrete examples by trade.
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Why Is My Tax Code Different This Year?
Your tax code changed and nobody told you why. Here are the real reasons your code looks different this April, and what it means for your take-home pay.
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Capital Allowances for Sole Traders: Stop Leaving Money Behind
Most sole traders claim far less than they're owed on capital allowances. Here's exactly what qualifies, what the Annual Investment Allowance covers
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Tax Code Changed Unexpectedly: The Seven Reasons Why
Your tax code changed without warning and your pay packet shrunk. Here are the seven most common reasons HMRC triggers an unexpected tax code change.
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S1257L Scottish Tax Code: Are You Paying Too Much?
The S1257L tax code applies to Scottish taxpayers on PAYE. Here's exactly what it means, why it matters, and how to check you're not overpaying.
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Understanding Your Tax Code UK 2026: Are You Overpaying?
Your tax code silently controls every payslip. Here's how to read it, spot errors, and reclaim money HMRC owes you in 2026.
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Simplified Expenses: The Flat Rate Trick HMRC Allows
Simplified expenses let UK sole traders claim flat rates for vehicles, home working and living on premises. Here's exactly what you can claim and when it pays.
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