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Two female and one male teach stood in a corridor smiling at the camera.

Are professional fees and subscriptions allowable for tax?

I am employed as a teacher and pay several professional fees and subscribe to a few journals such as Educate magazine. Am I entitled to tax relief on these payments?

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Last updated 3 Aug 2026 | First published 7 Jan 2020

A smiling plumber working on a bathroom sink tap.

I’m now self-employed, what are my filing obligations?

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Last updated 3 Aug 2026
First published 7 Jul 2020

A happy couple smiling while signing a document on a breakfast bar while a lady laughs.

Do I need to complete a self-assessment tax return if I have done a capital gains tax return?

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Last updated 30 Jul 2026
First published 15 Oct 2021

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Does the year-end for my business matter if I am self-employed?

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Last updated 28 Jul 2026
First published 7 Jul 2020

A male carpenter stood behind his workbench giving a thumbs up with his left hand.

I have set up a company, what are my filing obligations?

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Last updated 28 Jul 2026
First published 7 Jul 2020

Female office working sat at her desk looking concerned by something on her mobile phone.

Am I entitled to redundancy pay as a company director?

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Last updated 28 Jul 2026
First published 5 Dec 2012

A woman wearing a yellow top and a man wearing a green top and holding a laptop smiling at the camera.

My new employee has a student loan, what do I have to do?

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Last updated 27 Jul 2026
First published 29 Aug 2019

A female customer handing a Christmas gift to two office workers sat at a desk.

Are Christmas gifts from customers allowed?

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Last updated 23 Jul 2026
First published 30 Oct 2019

A woman landlord hugging her dog in a room that is being decorated.

How to report rental property to HMRC if you live outside the UK

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Last updated 23 Jul 2026
First published 6 Oct 2020

A smiling man with beard and glasses with his arms crossed while standing in his home office.

I'm a director but not paying any National Insurance, why?

 2 min read

Last updated 17 Jul 2026
First published 5 Jul 2019

A woman shop assistant passing a wrapped loaf of bread to a male customer in a bakery shop.

How can I keep track of what my customers owe me?

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Last updated 17 Jul 2026
First published 3 Jul 2019

A young couple walking into a bedroom while carrying their luggage.

Renting out my home on Air BnB

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Last updated 17 Jul 2026
First published 7 Sep 2018

A man getting a coffee at a cafe counter from a smiling waitress.

Does pension auto enrolment apply to low-paid staff?

 1 min read

Last updated 17 Jul 2026
First published 3 Apr 2018

Smiling female shopkeeper standing in her clothes shop holding a clipboard.

What is the VAT registration threshold?

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Last updated 17 Jul 2026
First published 2 Mar 2018

A woman doctor touches the shoulder of a female patient in a consulting room.

Do I need to report a medical benefit?

 1 min read

Last updated 17 Jul 2026
First published 31 May 2019

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