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Practical guides for sole traders, contractors, landlords and limited companies — written byRich Port, ICAS Chartered Accountant. Every number is dated to the tax year it belongs to.
Buy-to-Let in 2026: Should You Buy Personally or Through a Limited Company?
Is it better to own buy-to-let property in your own name or through a limited company? Five years on from Section 24 and with the SDLT surcharge at 5%, the answer has shifted for many investors — but it still depends on your income, your borrowing and your 20-year plan.
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Making Tax Digital for Income Tax: it's here, and your first deadline is August
MTD for Income Tax went live on 6 April and the first quarterly update is due on 7 August. Who's in scope, what's changed, the new deadlines, the software you need — and what happens if you don't bother.
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