Marriage Allowance: Who Can Claim and How It Affects Self Assessment
October 15, 2026
Marriage allowance lets one partner transfer £1,260 of personal allowance. See eligibility, how to claim and backdating options.
Senior Tax Adviser, SATR (Accotax)
James Whitfield
James Whitfield is a Senior Tax Adviser at SATR, a trading style of Accotax, a UK accountancy firm. He helps sole traders, landlords, company directors and high earners file accurate Self Assessment tax returns, claim every relief they are entitled to and stay on the right side of HMRC deadlines.
Latest articles by James
The £100,000 Personal Allowance Trap and How to Avoid It
October 15, 2026
Earning over £100,000? See how the personal allowance tapers, the effective 60% tax rate and legal ways to reduce adjusted net income.
The High Income Child Benefit Charge Explained
October 15, 2026
HICBC explained: the £60,000 threshold, how the charge is calculated, how to report it on Self Assessment and ways to reduce it.
Director’s Loan Account: Section 455 Tax Explained
October 15, 2026
Overdrawn director’s loan account? Learn about the section 455 charge at 33.75%, the nine-month deadline and how to avoid extra tax.
Director’s Dividends and Self Assessment: What You Must Report
October 15, 2026
Company directors paid in dividends must usually file Self Assessment. See dividend tax rates, the £500 allowance and how to report.
Do You Need an Accountant If You Are Self-Employed?
October 15, 2026
Do you need an accountant if you are self-employed? Weigh the cost against time saved, tax relief missed and the risk of penalties.
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