Tax and money help for side hustlers and the self-employed

You can get help with Self Assessment for free or for a few pounds a month. Here is how HMRC, Citizens Advice, TaxAid, software, accountants and Hustle Mate compare for a UK side hustle.

Have a full-time job and a side hustle? Learn how UK tax works, when you need to tell HMRC, the £1,000 trading allowance and how much tax to put aside.

The first MTD for Income Tax quarterly deadline has passed. If you missed 7 August, here’s what happens next, whether you’ll be fined and what you should do now.

Use this simple mid-year business review to check your income, expenses, unpaid invoices, tax savings and priorities for the rest of the year.

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax has started, but it does not apply to every sole trader. Here is how to check whether you are affected, what quarterly updates involve and how to sign up or opt out where appropriate.

If you complete a Self Assessment tax return, you may have a tax payment due on 31 July. Here’s what payments on account are, why they catch people out, and what to check before you pay.

A £2 Coke, a card payment, and one awkward comment. Here’s why small business owners need to think carefully about pricing, payment policies, and the hidden cost of a poor customer experience.

Not sure whether your side hustle money counts as taxable business income? This plain-English guide explains the difference between casual selling, trading, online platform reporting, referral bonuses, freebies, gifts and business sales.

With 5 April approaching, now is a good time for side hustlers to review their income, expenses, record-keeping and whether Making Tax Digital needs to be on their radar.

Starting a side hustle with no money is possible, but only if you take the right first steps. This beginner-friendly guide gives you a clear, low-risk sequence: choose a skill-based idea, validate it quickly, make your first sales, and keep your finances and tax simple from the start.