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What does the change to business mileage rates mean for directors?

I’ve heard the mileage rates have increased for qualifying business mileage in my own car - can I just adjust my director’s loan account for the difference?

1 min read

First published 8 Jun 2026

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Claiming business mileage on a private car

1 min read

Last updated 22 May 2026
First published 21 Jul 2021

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Tax relief on pension contributions

1 min read

Last updated 10 Apr 2026
First published 5 Dec 2012

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Why would I buy a property through a company?

4 min read

Last updated 9 Apr 2026
First published 27 Mar 2024

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Are there exceptional circumstances rules for the Seafarers Earnings Deduction?

1 min read

Last updated 11 Mar 2026
First published 11 Mar 2026

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Emergency return to the UK – tax residency rules

2 min read

Last updated 4 Mar 2026
First published 4 Mar 2026

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Will I need to pay tax on child benefit income?

1 min read

Last updated 2 Mar 2026
First published 8 Nov 2023

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How do I register for self-assessment?

1 min read

Last updated 26 Feb 2026
First published 23 May 2024

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Contractor: Limited Company or Sole Trader?

1 min read

Last updated 25 Feb 2026
First published 2 May 2019

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What are the consequences if I pay tax late?

1 min read

Last updated 16 Feb 2026
First published 30 Jan 2020

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How do I amend my tax return?

1 min read

Last updated 13 Feb 2026
First published 1 Feb 2017

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I can’t file my self-assessment tax return by 31st January, will I get a penalty?

1 min read

Last updated 12 Feb 2026
First published 25 Jan 2022

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What is the 60% tax trap?

3 min read

Last updated 28 Jan 2026
First published 13 Feb 2024

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When is the tax return deadline?

1 min read

Last updated 26 Jan 2026
First published 20 Sep 2024

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Do I have to complete a self-assessment tax return?

3 min read

Last updated 9 Jan 2026
First published 18 Oct 2022

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