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Making Tax Digital is here: four things sole traders should do now - https://t.co/8bZrfNrcEs With MTD ITSA now in place, what do sole traders and landlords need to know now to smoothly transition to the new system? Four expert tips.

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How to set up in business as an IT contractor - https://t.co/ZgPwkL0Ik8 Few who decide to become IT contractors live to regret it thanks to the greater financial and personal freedom they enjoy. Is it the life for you?

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What is IR35? - Guide for UK limited company owners and contractors - https://t.co/BY9lIoRbIP IR35 explained for limited company contractors. Find out how the rules work, what the off-payroll reforms mean, and how to stay compliant and tax-efficient.

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Can you run multiple sole trader businesses at the same time? - https://t.co/bv2Aym37k9 Can you run multiple businesses as a sole trader? HMRC rules explained: one UTR, separate trades, tax returns, record-keeping, and MTD requirements.

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BADR (Business Asset Disposal Relief) has shifted again — 10%, then 14%, and now 18%.

If you’re thinking about selling your business or winding down a long‑running venture, it’s worth understanding how the new rate affects your final bill and what you need to qualify: https://t.co/r9nsVJhEVU via @bytestart

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How to register for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD ITSA) - https://t.co/9cn8FUTlg3 Learn how to sign up for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax as a sole trader. Step-by-step guide, software tips, and what you need to register.

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Can sole traders give to charity and get tax relief? - https://t.co/7i0qKwEXba If you're self-employed, it is easy to make charitable donations, but they aren't treated in the same way as other business expenses.

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Limited company dividend tax guide - 2026/27 tax year - https://t.co/O8RdIlcgyB Here's how company dividends are taxed, and how you calculate the amount of tax you need to pay on your dividends.

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Being self-employed and the State Pension – NI rules, rates and filling gaps. https://t.co/6x1H5h5Ejy

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Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) - 10%, then 14%, now 18% - https://t.co/e43ZbLhhIu Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) reduces your capital gains tax bill if you sell your business. How does BADR works and what are the current rates?

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What National Insurance do self-employed people pay in 2026/27? - https://t.co/GYgdJ2wfPi Find out how National Insurance works for sole traders, including Class 2/4 rates, how to pay, and how it differs from employee and limited company rules.

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Self-employed can now get Enhanced DBS checks without an employer - https://t.co/24iC0SuhIr Guide to Enhanced DBS checks for self-employed people (since the 2026 legislation change), including eligibility, the application process, and costs.

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Subsistence expenses for sole traders: meals, hotels and what you can claim if you're self-employed. https://t.co/2EzgUsefdf

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Can sole traders claim insurance premiums as a business expense? - https://t.co/1LTAcO7Fgr Practical guide to which types of insurance sole traders can claim as expenses, including public liability, professional indemnity and income protection.

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Can sole traders claim car or van repair costs as a business expense? - https://t.co/Lne3lMYFd7 Are car and van repairs tax deductible for sole traders? A clear guide to claiming servicing, maintenance and other vehicle running costs.

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Are accounting fees tax deductible for sole traders? - https://t.co/c7FRtJNxFb Are accounting fees tax deductible? This guide explains when sole traders can claim accountant costs as allowable business expenses.

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Are software subscriptions tax deductible for sole traders? - https://t.co/3HvKoSTM7O Are software subscriptions tax deductible for sole traders? Explanation of the tax rules, examples, and how digital tools are treated in business accounts.

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MTD ITSA deadlines explained: when you need to submit and what to file - https://t.co/FQCSo8E8r6 Making Tax Digital for the self-employed: who it applies to, quarterly deadlines, and how to prepare before the April 2026 deadline.

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More than 200,000 businesses enter MTD without an accountant - https://t.co/kN6f7qc5bh A quarter of businesses entering Making Tax Digital for Income Tax are unrepresented, with firms warning of rising fees, according to a TaxCalc survey.

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UK small businesses still owed £70bn in late payments, says Hiscox report - https://t.co/EuV7IjlBVk Small firms are owed £70.4bn in late payments, according to Hiscox, with many waiting weeks beyond invoice due dates, causing cash flow issues and stress.