Can sole traders claim insurance premiums as a business expense?
Practical guide to which types of insurance sole traders can claim as expenses, including public liability, professional indemnity and income protection.
Can sole traders claim car or van repair costs as a business expense?
Are car and van repairs tax deductible for sole traders? A clear guide to claiming servicing, maintenance and other vehicle running costs.
Are accounting fees tax deductible for sole traders?
Are accounting fees tax deductible? This guide explains when sole traders can claim accountant costs as allowable business expenses.
Are software subscriptions tax deductible for sole traders?
Are software subscriptions tax deductible for sole traders? Explanation of the tax rules, examples, and how digital tools are treated in business accounts.
What happens if a client doesn’t pay – what are your options?
Unpaid invoices? This guide explains what self-employed people can do when a client won’t pay — from chasing to legal action and recovery options.
MTD ITSA deadlines explained: when you need to submit and what to file
Making Tax Digital for the self-employed: who it applies to, quarterly deadlines, and how to prepare before the April 2026 deadline.
How Tide and Zempler connect to Xero, FreeAgent and QuickBooks
How Tide and Zempler connect to Xero, FreeAgent and QuickBooks, and how bank feeds improve reconciliation and digital record-keeping.
More than 200,000 businesses enter MTD without an accountant
A quarter of businesses entering Making Tax Digital for Income Tax are unrepresented, with firms warning of rising fees, according to a TaxCalc survey.
UK small businesses still owed £70bn in late payments, says Hiscox report
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.
Are advertising and marketing expenses tax deductible for sole traders?
Sole traders can claim advertising and marketing expenses against their taxable profits if the costs are wholly and exclusively for business purposes.