News and updates
News and updates for the self-employed.
What HMRC and the Government are changing, and what it means for sole traders, landlords and small businesses, in plain English.
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28 OctAutumn Budget
5 OctSelf Assessment registration
Updated 1 October 2026
Last chance to register for Self Assessment: 5 October
If you had untaxed income above £1,000 in 2025/26 and have not told HMRC yet, Monday is the deadline.
Tax diary: the dates that matter in October and November 2026
Self Assessment, CIS, VAT and the Budget, all in one list.
Autumn Budget on 28 October: what we are watching
The date is confirmed, but no tax measures have been announced yet.
Making Tax Digital: are you in the next wave?
MTD for Income Tax began in April 2026. If your 2025/26 income was over £30,000, you join in April 2027.
CIS in 2026: nil returns are back and HMRC has tougher powers
Contractors must now file a return every month, and gross payment status can be removed faster.
HMRC pushes its Help for Hustles campaign again
HMRC is reminding anyone with extra income above £1,000 to check whether they need to register.