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Plain-English UK tax guides for freelancers, contractors, and side hustlers. Updated for the 2026/27 tax year.

Self-employment21 April 2026

Sole Trader vs Limited Company in 2026/27: The Honest Breakdown

A side-by-side comparison of the real tax differences, admin overhead, and break-even points between operating as a sole trader and incorporating as a limited company in the UK.

8 min readBy Indietax Teamlimited companysole tradercorporation tax

Side hustles14 April 2026

Side Hustle Tax in the UK: When You Need to Tell HMRC (And When You Don't)

The UK's £1,000 trading allowance, when side income triggers Self Assessment, how it stacks on your salary — and what the rules actually mean for eBay, Etsy, Uber, and freelance work.

9 min readBy Indietax Teamside hustletrading allowanceself assessment

Tax basics8 April 2026

UK Self-Employed Tax for Beginners: What You Actually Pay in 2026/27

A clear, jargon-free guide to income tax, Class 4 NI, Self Assessment, and payments on account for UK sole traders — from first principles.

8 min readBy Indietax Teamself-employedincome taxClass 4 NI