How to Avoid Make Tax Digital: A Guide for the Self-Employed
If you are self-employed business owner or sole trader, you may have heard about HMRC’s Making Tax Digital (MTD) programme and wondered what it means …
Pension Tapered Annual Allowance Tax Charge Case Study: How We Helped a Finance Professional Avoid a Six-Figure Penalty with an Unprompted Disclosure to HMRC
Author: Ed Stittle, Chartered Accountant | Specialising in Tapered Annual Allowance & HMRC Disclosures Last updated: April 2026 High earners across the UK – particularly …
How to Complete a UK Trust Tax Return (SA900) 2026/27: Step-by-Step Guide for Trustees
How to Complete a UK Trust Tax Return (SA900) 2026/27: Step-by-Step Guide for Trustees Acting as a trustee can be rewarding, but completing the Trust …
Scheme Pays Election for your Self-Assessment Annual Allowance Pension Tax Charge
Scheme Pays Election for Annual Allowance Charge: 2026/27 Guide & How It Works If you’re facing an unexpected Annual Allowance tax charge because your pension …
Using Pension Carry Forward to Avoid the Annual Allowance Charge: Guide for 2026
Using Pension Carry Forward to Avoid the Annual Allowance Charge: Guide for 2026 with Examples If you’re a high earner — perhaps a c-suite executive, …
Off-shore Oil and Gas Workers: UK Non-Resident and Split Year Tax Returns Explained
Maximising Tax Refunds for Offshore Workers: UK Non-Resident and Split Year Tax Returns Explained If you work as a Field Engineer, Operations Manager, Turbine Engineer, …
The 3 Tax Tips we discuss with Limited Company Contractors
Leaving the employment market and going out there as an independent contractor is becoming increasingly popular. Traditionally these roles were usually for those in the …
Claiming Higher Rate Tax Relief on Pension Contributions
The Basics of Pension Tax Relief When you pay into a pension scheme, you receive tax relief at your highest rate of income tax. This …
Do I Need to Do a Self-Assessment for 2023-24?
If you’re unsure whether you need to file a self-assessment tax return for the tax year 2023-24, it’s important to understand your tax obligations. Many …
Optimum Salary for Limited Company Directors in 2024/25 Tax Year
As we enter the new financial year, limited company directors are looking for ways to maximise their tax efficiency. At ESDG Accountancy, our dedicated team …