Tax Allowable Clothing: HMRC Rules & Uniform Expense Guide

​Can you claim tax allowable clothing? What the rules say If you’re wondering whether you can claim for tax allowable clothing, you’re not alone. Many workers and the self-employed ask whether their work clothes or uniforms can be deducted against taxable income. The...

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Understanding Your Tax Code for 2025/26 | Trueman Brown

Understanding your tax code and why it matters Your tax code, issued by HM Revenue & Customs, determines how much tax is deducted from your earnings via PAYE. It reflects how much tax-free allowance you are entitled to and ensures you pay the correct amount of...

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Repairs vs Improvements Tax Treatment for 2025/26 Explained

​Repairs vs Improvements Tax Treatment – What It Means for Landlords and Property Investors When you’re managing a rental property, understanding repairs vs improvements tax treatment is absolutely vital. This isn't just about semantics — the way you classify work can...

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What to do if you receive one of HMRC’s ‘nudge’ letters

HMRC believes that not everyone is paying the correct amount of tax, estimating what it terms as 'the tax gap' as being '4.8% of total theoretical tax liabilities, or £35.8 billion in absolute terms, in the 2021 to 2022 tax year'. HMRC appreciates that not all this...

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Motor Expenses and NIC: HMRC Rules & Claim Guide 2025

​Relevant motoring rules: motor expenses and NIC – what you need to know If you or your employees use personal vehicles for business, motor expenses and NIC are closely linked. That’s because certain motoring payments can be excluded from National Insurance (NIC)...

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Payrolling Benefits: Simplify Tax Reporting for Employers

Payrolling Benefits: A Smarter Way to Manage Employee Perks Employers across the UK are increasingly turning to payrolling benefits as a streamlined alternative to traditional P11D reporting. This method allows taxable benefits in kind to be processed through payroll,...

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Year End Pension Contributions Guide for 2025/26

A Practical Guide to Year End Pension Contributions for 2025/26 As the tax year comes to a close, reviewing your year end pension contributions is one of the most effective ways to reduce tax and build long-term financial security. Making the right pension...

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National Minimum Wage 2025-26: New UK Rates & Employer Guide

National Minimum Wage 2025-26: What Employers in Essex & East London Need to Know When it comes to the national minimum wage 2025-26, it’s vital that employers stay up-to-date. From 1 April 2025, new hourly rates apply and there are important rules around pay...

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Tax Implications of Buying a Customer List UK | Trueman Brown

Tax Implications of Buying a Customer List UK When a business considers the tax implications of buying a customer list UK, it needs to recognise that the acquisition is not simply purchasing names and contacts, but acquiring a set of relationships, preferences and...

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National Insurance On Self-Employed 2025/26 Guide

National Insurance On Self-Employed: What Every Sole Trader Needs to Know (Tax Year 2025/26) If you’re self-employed, understanding your obligations around National Insurance on self-employed income is essential. From 6 April 2025 the rules for how much you pay – and...

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