UK Money & Tax Guides
Practical guides on benefits, tax, side hustles, and take-home pay — updated for the 2026/27 tax year.
Director Salary vs Dividends 2026/27: The Complete Tax Guide
Should you take a salary or dividends from your limited company in 2026/27? This guide explains the optimal director salary, dividend tax rates, worked examples at different profit levels, and how to legally keep more of your money.
How to Extract Money from Your Limited Company: 7 Tax-Efficient Methods for 2026/27
A complete guide to extracting money from a UK limited company in 2026/27. Covers salary, dividends, pensions, director's loans, EIS/VCT, benefits in kind, and the smart order to use each method to minimise tax.
Two-Child Limit Ending in April 2026: Who Gets More Universal Credit and How Much More Could Families Receive?
The two-child limit is ending from April 2026. This guide explains who benefits, how much extra Universal Credit may be involved, what does not change, and why the reform matters.
PIP Changes 2026: The New 4-Point Rule, Timms Review and What It Could Mean for Claimants
PIP is changing in 2026. This guide explains the new 4-point rule, the Timms Review, face-to-face assessments, award review changes and what claimants should watch closely.
Can the DWP Use Social Media in a Benefit Fraud Investigation?
People are being told the DWP can build a case from travel photos, relationship posts, tagged images and public updates. This article separates fact from rumour and explains what is genuinely possible.
Side Hustle Tax Guide 2026/27: Everything You Need to Know
A complete guide to paying tax on your side hustle income in the 2026/27 tax year. Covers the trading allowance, self-assessment, National Insurance, and more.
Universal Credit Changes April 2026: What's New
All the Universal Credit changes taking effect from April 2026, including new payment rates, work allowances, and taper rate details for claimants.
The 60% Tax Trap: Why Earning Over £100k Costs More Than You Think
Explains the 60% effective tax rate that hits earnings between £100,000 and £125,140 due to the loss of the Personal Allowance, and strategies to reduce it.
Making Tax Digital: What Side Hustlers Need to Know in 2026
A practical guide to Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment, explaining who is affected, what software you need, and how to prepare.