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The bits no-one tells you.

In-depth, plain-English guides written for the people most accounting blogs ignore — UK side-hustlers, sole traders and CIS subbies.

Sole trader

Use of home as office (sole trader) — simplified vs actual costs

HMRC's two ways to claim home-office expenses for sole traders. The £10/£18/£26 simplified rate, the actual-cost method, and which gives you more.

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Side hustle

Uber, Deliveroo & Bolt UK driver tax — what you can claim (2026)

Mileage at 45p/25p, phone bill, vehicle running costs, lease, food on shift — what UK gig drivers can actually claim, what they can't, and how to file.

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MTD ITSA

MTD ITSA quarterly updates — what to send HMRC and when (2026)

From April 2026, sole traders and landlords over £50k turnover must send HMRC four quarterly updates plus a final declaration. The dates, the data, and what changes for you.

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CIS

CIS gross payment status — how to qualify and apply (2026)

Stop having 20% (or 30%) deducted from every invoice. The three HMRC tests for CIS gross status, the application process, and how to keep it once you have it.

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Side hustle

Vinted, Depop and eBay UK tax — when sellers actually owe (2026)

HMRC now receives your sales data from Vinted, Depop, eBay, Etsy and Airbnb. Here's exactly when you owe tax, when the £1,000 allowance covers you, and what to do.

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