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Your First Self Assessment Tax Return: What to Expect
Just started working for yourself? Congrats! Whether you're freelancing full-time, renting out a flat or starting a side hustle, filing your first Self Assessment tax return might feel a little overwhelming. But good news, tax returns don’t have to be scary at all. It...
Key Tax Dates: A Simple Guide for the Self-Employed
Sole trader? Freelancer? Landlord? Side hustler? This is your go-to guide for the tax year ahead. When you work for yourself, keeping track of deadlines is half the battle. Whether it’s your first return or you’ve done a few, having a list of the key dates in one...
Do I Need a Business Bank Account?
If you're a sole trader, the short answer is: no, not legally. You can use your personal bank account. But if you want to stay organised, save time, and keep your tax sorted, a business bank account makes a lot of sense. Why it might be a smart move One account for...
How to Prepare for Year-End Early (So You’re Not Scrambling in January)
Whether it’s your first tax return or you’re just tired of the last-minute panic, getting ahead before the deadline hits is a game-changer. The tax year ends on 5th April, but you’ve got until 31st January to file. That may be loads of time, but it can be easy for...
Can I Claim That? The Self-Employed Guide to Business Expenses
If you work for yourself- as a sole trader, freelancer, landlord, or side hustler- there’s one question that pops up all the time: Can I claim that as a business expense? Some things are obvious. Others? Not so much. Whether you’re buying tools, working from your...
Do I Need to Register My Business with Companies House?
Starting your own thing? You might be asking if you need to register your business with Companies House. The short answer is… maybe. It depends on how you set things up. If you’re a freelancer, landlord, side hustler, or micro business owner, you’ll usually be working...
Making Tax Digital: What’s Actually Changing (and How Buzz Sorts It)
If you're self-employed or a landlord you’ve probably heard the term “Making Tax Digital.” But what does it actually mean? Does it apply to you? And what do you actually need to change? Let’s break it down. What is Making Tax Digital? Making Tax Digital (MTD) is...
Buzz Plans Decoded: How to Choose the Right Accounting Support for Your Business
Choosing the right accounting support shouldn’t feel like guesswork. Whether you’re just starting out, growing fast, or stuck juggling spreadsheets, you need a setup that matches where your business is right now—and where it’s heading next. At Buzz...
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