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Cash in Hand Work: What UK Tradespeople Legally Need to Know
Accepting cash is completely legal. Not declaring it is not. Here is what HMRC can see and how to stay on the right side of the rules.
VAT Registration for Tradespeople: When You Must Register and What to Do
The VAT registration threshold is £90,000. Here is exactly when you must register, what the Flat Rate Scheme means for trades, and how VAT affects the way you quote for jobs.
CIS Explained: What Every Self-Employed Subcontractor Needs to Know
The Construction Industry Scheme affects every self-employed subcontractor in the UK. Here is how CIS deductions work, what you can claim back, and why gross payment status matters.
Making Tax Digital for Tradespeople: What You Need to Know in 2026
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is now live for sole traders earning over £50,000. Here is what it means for tradespeople, what you need to do, and which software qualifies.
Five Essential Tax Write-Offs Every Independent Tradesman Is Currently Missing This Year
Most self-employed tradesmen leave hundreds — sometimes thousands — of pounds on the table every tax year. Here are five legitimate HMRC-approved deductions you're almost certainly not claiming.
Tradesman Tax Guide: What You Can Claim on Tax in the UK
Complete guide to UK tax claims for tradespeople. Discover legitimate deductions, record-keeping tips, and how to maximise your tax savings as a tradesman.