Panicking about the tax you owe? Struggling to estimate how much tax you’ll have to pay? This guide is the perfect place to start to put your mind at rest.

A business budget is the first step towards taking control of your business money. In this step-by-step guide I’ll show you how to create a business budget using a template you can update and keep.

Given the costs involved and potential tax saving, asking if you can buy a car through your business as a sole trader is pretty common. In this guide, I’ll show you the options available to you to help you decide how and if you can claim your car as an expense.

You get a UTR number when you register for self-assessment. Here are some ways you can find your UTR number if you’ve lost it.

Universal credits help by topping up your income and then get reduced as you begin to earn more. Perfect if your business income takes a dip or you are just starting out. Here’s how to find out if you can claim.

Find out how much you can claim for your home office against your HMRC taxes if you are self-employed and the records you should keep.

What self-employed expenses can you claim? How do you claim them? And what do you actually get back from HMRC? Everything you ever wanted to know about self-employed expenses is explained in this guide, along with a comprehensive list of allowable expenses.

Wondering how much a child can earn in the UK before paying tax? Then read on because in this guide you’ll find out what age children start paying tax, the type of tax they pay and what they need to declare to HMRC.

HMRC simplified expenses make claiming allowable business expenses easier for the self-employed, without the need to keep receipts. Find out which expenses fall under simplified expenses and how to claim them on your tax return.

Your hourly rate is more than just the amount you think your clients are willing to pay you for your services. It’s about the profitability of your business and how you value yourself. In this guide, I’ll show you how to calculate your self employed hourly rate so you get paid exactly what your worth, cover your costs and avoid some common pricing mistakes.