Category: Employment Tax
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Can I be self employed and have a second job?
In the UK, it is perfectly legal to have a regular job (where you are an employee on a payroll) and be self-employed at the same time. Many people do this to earn extra money, test a business idea, or turn a hobby into cash. Here is what you need to know to do it…
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The End of Working From Home Relief
According to the latest Budget update from 26 November 2025, the government is completely withdrawing the tax deduction for homeworking expenses. From the start of the 2026 tax year, you will no longer be able to claim tax relief (WFH relief) for home costs that your employer does not reimburse—including the popular £6 per week…
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Change to Side Hustles UK tax in 2029?
If you are an employee who also makes money from a “side hustle” (like selling on eBay, Vinted, or freelancing), a major change is buried in the government’s latest financial plans. Starting in 2029, HMRC plans to stop giving you a choice on how you pay your side-hustle tax. Instead of paying a lump sum…