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August 3, 2026

HMRC Penalties Guide: What UK Sole Traders Need to Know

Understand HMRC penalties for late filing, late payment, and inaccuracies. Learn how to avoid fines and stay compliant as a UK sole trader.

July 27, 2026

Sole Trader vs Limited Company: Which Is Right for You?

Compare sole trader vs limited company for UK small businesses. Learn about tax, liability, admin, and which structure suits your situation.

July 20, 2026

Capital Allowances for Sole Traders: What You Can Claim

Learn about capital allowances for UK sole traders. What equipment, vehicles, and tools you can claim, and how to save on your tax bill.

July 13, 2026

10 Common Self Assessment Mistakes UK Sole Traders Make (And How to Avoid Them)

Avoid costly Self Assessment mistakes with our guide. Learn about common errors like missing expenses, incorrect categories, and late filing.

July 6, 2026

Self Assessment Deadlines 2027: Key Dates for UK Sole Traders

Key Self Assessment deadlines for UK sole traders in 2027. Includes filing dates, payment deadlines, and penalties for late submission.

June 29, 2026

Making Tax Digital for Sole Traders: What You Need to Know

Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax is coming. Learn how it affects UK sole traders, what you need to do, and how Censitio can help you prepare.

June 22, 2026

Complete Guide to Sole Trader Expenses – What You Can Claim

Learn which expenses you can claim as a UK sole trader. Full breakdown of HMRC allowable expenses, common deductions, and record-keeping requirements.

June 15, 2026

HMRC Expense Categories List for UK Sole Traders (2026/27)

Complete list of HMRC expense categories for Self Assessment. Learn which business expenses you can claim and how to categorize transactions correctly.

June 8, 2026

How to Submit Excel Reports to HMRC under Making Tax Digital (MTD)

Learn how to take your Censitio Excel reports and submit them to HMRC using approved MTD bridging software.