If you want to work or claim benefits in the UK, you must have a National Insurance number. On this page we explain what a National Insurance number is, where to get one and what to do if you lose or forget it.
There are lots of ways to make money from your social media presence. You might become an online influencer by creating videos, uploading photos or starting a blog – usually through digital platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, Patreon or YouTube. This page discusses some of the tax issues you ...
Not everyone has to fill in a self assessment tax return or use the Making Tax Digital for income tax reporting requirements. Common examples of when you are likely to need to fill in a tax return are: if you are self-employed or have some other source of income which is not taxed before you ...
Sole traders and partnerships must prepare business accounts to complete their self assessment tax returns or, from 2026/27 onwards, end of year returns under Making Tax Digital for income tax. Accounts show income and expenses of the business for the accounting period and can be prepared by using ...
Many people make a living from doing things in the gig economy like driving, delivering, or freelancing; often via online platforms such as Uber, Deliveroo and TaskRabbit. Some HMRC rules came into force in January 2024, these are known as the digital platform reporting rules or OECD rules. The ...
If you are considering using a tax refund company to help submit your tax repayment claim, read this page to work out whether it is the best option for you. Sometimes it is possible to end up using a tax refund company without really intending to, so take care with what you are signing up for – ...