Tax & accounting, in plain English
Practical guides for sole traders, contractors and small businesses across Erith and Kent. No jargon — just what the rules mean for you.
The benefits of being a sole trader
Why being a sole trader works for so many — simple setup, full control, low admin — plus when to go limited.
Read article Making Tax DigitalMaking Tax Digital for Income Tax: what you need to do in 2026
From April 2026, sole traders and landlords with income over £50,000 must keep digital records and file quarterly. A plain-English guide from BDH Accounting in Erith.
Read article ContractorsIR35 in 2026: a contractor's guide to the off-payroll rules
Who decides your IR35 status, what counts as a small client, and how to stay compliant in 2026. Off-payroll guidance for contractors from BDH Accounting, Erith.
Read article ConstructionCIS for subcontractors: how the scheme works in 2026
CIS deduction rates, gross payment status, refunds and the 2026 changes — explained for subcontractors. Construction accounting from BDH Accounting in Erith.
Read article VATVAT registration in 2026: thresholds, timing and when to register
The 2026 VAT registration threshold is £90,000. When you must register, the rolling-year trap, voluntary registration and schemes — explained by BDH Accounting, Erith.
Read article Business structureSole Trader vs Limited Company: Which Is Right for You in 2026?
The tax, liability and admin trade-offs between staying a sole trader and incorporating — with the numbers that matter for 2026.
Read article Tax & expensesAllowable Expenses for Sole Traders: What You Can Actually Claim
A plain-English guide to the business expenses sole traders can deduct — and the common ones HMRC will not accept.
Read articleTax shouldn't keep you up at night
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