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VIP Accounting Blog - Tax & Accounting Advice for Businesses & Individuals
What Happens If You Don’t Do a Tax Return?
A simple guide explaining what happens if you miss a tax return in the UK, including penalties, interest charges, and what steps to take if the deadline has passed.
Kyle Randall
8 hours ago3 min read
What Expenses Can I Claim as Self-Employed?
A simple guide explaining what expenses self-employed people can claim, how allowable expenses work, and how claiming them can reduce your tax bill.
Kyle Randall
3 days ago3 min read
How to Register as Self-Employed
A step-by-step guide explaining how to register as self-employed in the UK, who needs to register, and what happens after you sign up with HMRC.
Kyle Randall
4 days ago3 min read
What Is a Sole Trader?
A simple guide explaining what a sole trader is, how the structure works in the UK, and what responsibilities come with running a business as a sole trader.
Kyle Randall
5 days ago3 min read
Do I Need an Accountant?
A simple guide explaining whether you need an accountant, when professional help becomes useful, and how an accountant can save you time, stress, and money.
Kyle Randall
7 days ago3 min read
How Much Tax Do Sole Traders Pay?
A simple guide explaining how much tax sole traders pay in the UK, what taxes apply to profits, and when tax is due to HMRC.
Kyle Randall
Jan 223 min read
What Is PAYE?
A simple guide explaining what PAYE is, how it works, who it applies to, and how tax and National Insurance are deducted from your wages in the UK
Kyle Randall
Jan 213 min read
What Income Is Taxable in the UK?
A simple guide explaining what income is taxable in the UK, including employment income, self-employed earnings, rental income, and other income HMRC expects you to declare.
Kyle Randall
Jan 203 min read
Do I Pay Tax on a Side Hustle?
A simple guide explaining whether side hustle income is taxable, how the £1,000 trading allowance works, and when you need to register and pay tax in the UK.
Kyle Randall
Jan 193 min read
When Do I Have to Pay Tax?
Calendar and calculator representing UK tax payment deadlines
Kyle Randall
Jan 153 min read
What Is Self-Employed Tax?
A simple guide explaining what self-employed tax is, what taxes you pay when working for yourself, and how Self Assessment works in the UK.
Kyle Randall
Jan 143 min read
How Much Can I Earn Before I Pay Tax?
A simple guide explaining how much you can earn before paying tax in the UK, how the tax-free allowance works, and when Income Tax starts to apply.
Kyle Randall
Jan 133 min read
How Much Tax Do I Pay in the UK?
Unsure how much tax you pay in the UK? This guide explains how income tax works, how much you can earn before paying tax, what affects your tax bill, and when tax is paid.
Kyle Randall
Jan 123 min read
What Is a P45 and When Do You Need One?
A simple guide explaining what a P45 is, when you receive one, what information it contains, and why it’s important for your tax record when leaving a job.
Kyle Randall
Jan 93 min read
What Is a P60 and Why Is It Important?
A simple guide explaining what a P60 is, who receives one, what information it shows, and why it’s important for tax checks, Self Assessment, and proving income in the UK.
Kyle Randall
Jan 73 min read
What Is National Insurance and How Does It Work?
A simple guide explaining what National Insurance is, who pays it, how it works for employees and the self-employed, and how it affects your take-home pay and benefits.
Kyle Randall
Jan 63 min read
Do I Need to Register as Self-Employed?
Unsure whether you need to register as self-employed? This guide explains when registration is required, the £1,000 trading allowance, and what to do if you earn income outside PAYE.
Kyle Randall
Dec 18, 20253 min read
What Is a Tax Code and What Does It Mean?
A simple guide explaining what a UK tax code is, what the letters and numbers mean, and how it affects how much tax is taken from your pay or pension.
Kyle Randall
Dec 17, 20253 min read
What Is a UTR Number and How Do I Get One?
A simple guide explaining what a UTR number is, who needs one, how to get it from HMRC, and why it’s required for Self Assessment and tax returns.
Kyle Randall
Dec 16, 20253 min read
How Does VAT Work?
VAT can be confusing for small business owners. This guide explains how VAT works, when you need to register, how much to charge, and what you must submit to HMRC to stay compliant.
Kyle Randall
Dec 15, 20253 min read
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