Self-employed & small business
Self-employed? Know what you owe and when.
Quick tools for the 2026–27 tax year, using HMRC's published rates. Estimates only: your real bill depends on your full situation.
Do I need to file a tax return?
Tax and National Insurance estimate
Profit = income minus allowable expenses. Assumes you have no other income such as a salary or pension.
Making Tax Digital: does it apply to me?
Simplified expenses
Key dates for 2026–27
Plain-English guide
Each answer comes from HMRC or GOV.UK, checked 28 September 2026.
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