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Do you owe tax from selling on Depop?
HMRC considers selling on Depop to be a profit-making business. If you're making more than £1,000 a year, you could owe tax.
Maternity Allowance – Page 5 of 11 – TaxScouts Taxopedia
The Maternity Allowance is a weekly tax-free payment for pregnant women or recent mothers. It can be as high as £148 a week for 39 weeks.
What happened in the Spring Statement 2025?  
Get ready for April’s tax changes! From National Living Wage increases to higher Capital Gains Tax, here's what you need to know.
How much is the Capital Gains Tax on property?
When selling a property for profit, you have to Capital Gains Tax. The good news is that you can reduce your tax bill! Find out more here.
The SA302 form: How to get it for your mortgage application
An SA302 document detailing your earnings over the past 4 years. If you're self-employed and trying to get a mortgage, you'll need one.
How do carers pay tax?
How do carers pay tax? You may still have to pay as a carer but you could also eligible for certain benefits.
Rental Income Tax Calculator for Landlords - TaxScouts
What taxes do you pay as a landlord? Quickly calculate how much tax you may owe and learn how rental income is taxed.
Why am I paying 30% tax? 
If you're wondering ‘Why am I paying 30 percent tax?’ you can find out why subcontractors sometimes pay more in tax here!
Class 2 National Insurance: who needs to pay it?
From 6 April 2024, Class 2 National Insurance is being scrapped. You can still pay it voluntarily if you want to qualify for benefits.
SA302 meaning: the mystery of net profit solved
The SA302 meaning can be confusing - it’s a HMRC tax form, but it doesn’t show net profit! Find out how to calculate net profit here.
3 things self-employed people need to know this leap year
2024 is a leap year. What does that mean for self-employed people? Here are something things you need to know this leap year.
The ins and outs of nanny tax
Did you know that you may be liable for nanny tax if you hire a nanny and not just work as a nanny? Shocking! We know - read to find out why!
Higher Rate Tax – Page 5 of 11 – TaxScouts Taxopedia
The Higher Rate tax band is a tax rate through which you pay Income Tax. You pay it on your income between £50,000 to £150,000.
The Spring Statement 2024
Here's everything you need to know about what was announced in the 2024 Spring Statement by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt.
Failure to Notify – TaxScouts Taxopedia
Failure to notify is a penalty for not letting HMRC know about changes that affect the amount of tax you would pay. It can be as high as twice the tax owed.
Wait, are footballers PAYE? 🤯
Yep, footballers are PAYE. But, specifically what kind of tax do footballers pay and exactly how much? Let's get into it.
Are there disadvantages of sole trader businesses? 
Have you decided to work for yourself but now you’re wondering if there are any disadvantages to sole trader businesses? Find out here!
Earning £100k+ and on the wrong tax code?
You’d be surprised by how many people earning over £100,000 are not aware that they need to do a tax return.
I almost earn £100k… what next?
Do you have an income of nearly £100,00 a year? If so, there’s some important stuff to know before you reach that luxury salary bracket. 
Payment on Account – Page 5 of 11 – TaxScouts Taxopedia
A Payment on Account is a way of paying Income Tax and National Insurance in advance, usually if you earn over 20% of your income outside of employment.
What is a Taxpayer? – TaxScouts Taxopedia
A taxpayer is a person or a business who is supposed to pay taxes to the government. There are lots of different types of taxpayer.
Can I claim driving lessons on tax?
First of all, what does the question, ‘Can I claim driving lessons on tax?’ actually mean? It basically asks whether driving lessons are tax deductible.
Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) Card – Page 5 of 11 – TaxScouts Taxopedia
A CIS card is a card that shows that you're a self-employed construction worker registered with the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS).
CIS tax rebate calculator
Use our CIS tax rebate calculator to quickly estimate your tax refund and learn how much you could claim back!
Where does a freelance personal trainer work?
As a freelance personal trainer, where you work is up to you. It’s one of the many advantages of working as a self-employed person.
Business rates – Page 5 of 11 – TaxScouts Taxopedia
Business rates are taxes that you pay on top of council tax, if you work from home. If you're self-employed, you can claim business rates as an expense.
Self-employed? You may have to repay SEISS grants
In 2020, around 5 million people had their data assessed to claim SEISS grants. And based on this, 3.4 million were eligible for a grant.
Do forex traders pay tax?
As a forex trader, there are a few things to consider, like how you trade and how much profit you make, when figuring out how much tax you’ll owe, if any.
How to register for CIS
If you are a self-employed construction worker, you must register for the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS). Find out how to do this here.
What is a sole trader? 
If you’re self-employed, you’re known as a sole trader. But, what does being a sole trader mean for you? And, how can you manage your taxes?
Balancing Payment – TaxScouts Taxopedia
The Balancing Payment is part of the Payment on Account process, this is due by 31st January. Find out more about Balancing Payment here.
Capital Gains Tax (CGT) – TaxScouts Taxopedia
Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is the tax you pay when you sell an asset (a property, shares, cryptocurrencies, etc.) for a profit.
6 benefits of a contractor accountant
If you’re self-employed and looking for an accountant to help with your tax, here are 6 reasons why you should hire a contractor accountant.
Sole trader – Page 5 of 11 – TaxScouts Taxopedia
Sole trader is the legal term for self-employed people in the UK. Being self employed is the same thing as being a sole trader.
Tea talks tax fears and how to solve them
When you’re newly self-employed, tax is one of the big unknowns that can send you into a fluster. And it’s very normal to put it off.
How does the Mileage Allowance work?
The mileage allowance is a simple tax-free allowance that self-employed people can claim for using their own car for business.
2 landlords, 1 property: how it works
Want to buy a buy-to-let property? In most cases, this means that you’ll have to file a tax return on the income that you get from renting.
Can I start a limited company while I’m employed?
You can start a limited company while employed, but you should consider your employment contract, tax implications and business obligations.
Why is HMRC coming for second-hand sellers?
Calling all second-hand sellers! From Monday 1st January 2024, digital platforms will be collecting information on their sellers for HMRC.
SA108 – Page 5 of 11 – TaxScouts Taxopedia
The SA108 is a form that you have to fill in and attach to your main SA100 Self Assessment tax return if you need to pay Capital Gains Tax.
Married Couples' Allowance – Page 5 of 11 – TaxScouts Tax Glossary
The Married Couple’s Allowance is a UK government tax relief for couples where one spouses or civil partner is born before 6 April 1935.
What were the Capital Gains Tax changes in 2020?
If you sold a residential house or flat in the UK after April 2020, you might not know recent Capital Gains Tax (CGT) changes made by HMRC.
Are content creators evading taxes?
At the moment, there’s no such thing as Influencer Tax. There are, however, tax responsibilities attached to being an online influencer.
SA106 – Page 5 of 11 – TaxScouts Taxopedia
The SA106 is a form that you attach to your main SA100 Self Assessment tax return form if you need to declare foreign income or gains.
Foreign Tax Credit Relief – TaxScouts Taxopedia
If you've paid foreign tax on income normally taxed in the UK, you may be able to claim the foreign tax credit relief. Find out more here.
What is the Form 64-8? – TaxScouts Taxopedia
You can use form 64-8 to enable your accountant to act on your behalf and deal with HMRC directly, as well as file your tax return for you.
How to recover your HMRC login user ID
Losing your User ID can prevent you from logging in to HMRC Online and submitting your tax return. See how you can quickly recover it.
When is the tax deadline for expats?
Do you live abroad as an expat? The tax deadline to file and pay your tax return on UK income is 31st January - and it's important to know!
Do I pay tax on money invested in Nutmeg?
So, do you pay tax on money invested in Nutmeg? Well that depends - it’s a little bit more complicated than a straight yes or no answer.
The General Election: Labour with the win
Labour wins the General Election, so what do the new changes have in store for you? Let's get into all the important details.
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