Welcome to TaxShredder! Hello TaxShredders, If you're running a small business, freelancing on the side, or handling a rental property – and you're the type who turns to YouTube for straightforward tax and business advice – you're in good company. Our readers are all about finding practical tips on topics like self-assessment tweaks and expense tracking that save time and money. These are the issues grabbing the most attention right now in the UK, especially for those ready to invest in...
17 days ago • 4 min read
Welcome to TaxShredder! Hello TaxShredders, Hey TaxShredders, crypto's been a wild ride, but HMRC's gearing up to make reporting mandatory for platforms starting January 2026, which means more eyes on your trades and holdings—could feel like a hassle at first glance. That said, it's also a nudge to get your ducks in a row, potentially unlocking offsets on those volatile swings. This edition dives into the new crypto rules, a trader's smart pivot that saved £3K in taxes, and three quick...
23 days ago • 3 min read
Welcome to TaxShredder! Hello TaxShredders, Hey TaxShredders, HMRC's phasing in Making Tax Digital for ITSA starting April 2026 at £50K, dropping to £30K in 2027 and £20K by 2028, roping in millions more freelancers and small ops into digital quarterlies—what a shake-up for the gig economy! But this could spark smarter tracking and fresh deductions you never spotted. This edition dives into the phased thresholds, a sole trader's £3.5K save amid the prep chaos, and three fintech tricks to ease...
29 days ago • 3 min read
Welcome to TaxShredder! Hello TaxShredders, Hey TaxShredders, with just months until HMRC flips the switch on Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment (MTD ITSA) in April 2026, freelancers and SMEs over £50K are bracing for quarterly digital updates—it’s a big shift, but one that could sharpen your financial edge if you play it right. We’re unpacking the rollout buzz, a freelancer’s £5K compliance triumph, and three fintech tricks to automate the hassle. Spot-on for gig workers...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Welcome to TaxShredder! Hello TaxShredders, Hey TaxShredders, just when you thought MTD was tough enough, HMRC’s dropping the threshold to £20K from April 2026, pulling in way more freelancers and tiny SMEs into quarterly digital filings—talk about a curveball! But hey, this could be your chance to supercharge record-keeping and uncover hidden deductions. This issue unpacks the threshold shock, a freelancer’s £4K win amid the chaos, and three fintech moves to make compliance a breeze. Ideal...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
Welcome to TaxShredder! Hello TaxShredders, Hello TaxShredders, HMRC’s crypto reporting rules are tightening in 2026—don’t get fined! This week, we’re tackling the Cryptoasset Reporting Framework (CARF), a crypto user’s £15K tax win through smart trading, and three trading hacks to stay compliant. Perfect for freelancers, SMEs, and crypto users—let’s shred those taxes together! —The TaxShredder Team Lead Story: How a Crypto User Dodged £15K in Taxes Under CARF 2026 Meet Alex, a London-based...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Welcome to TaxShredder! Hello TaxShredders, HMRC’s 2025-2026 tax rules are your chance to save big with AI and Fintech! This week, we’re diving into Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax, a freelancer’s £15K compliance win, and three AI hacks to streamline your taxes. Perfect for freelancers, SMEs, and crypto users—let’s shred those taxes together! —The TaxShredder Team Lead Story: How a Freelancer Saved £15K with MTD in 2025 Meet Sarah, a London-based freelance graphic designer earning...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Welcome to TaxShredder! Hello TaxShredders, HMRC’s 2025-2026 tax rules are your chance to save big with AI and Fintech! This week, we’re unpacking five must-know tax opportunities, a freelancer’s £20K CGT win, and three AI hacks to crush your tax bill. Perfect for freelancers, SMEs, and crypto users—let’s shred those taxes together! —The TaxShredder Team Lead Story: How a Freelancer Saved £20K on Crypto Taxes in 2025 Meet Liam, a Bristol-based freelance developer earning £85K, with £50K in...
2 months ago • 2 min read
Welcome to Tax Shredder! Hello TaxShredders, Don’t let HMRC take more than its fair share—use AI and Fintech to master your taxes! This week, we’re exploring how AI tax tools can save you thousands, a UK SMB’s success story, and three essential tips to optimise your 2025/26 tax year. Let’s shred those tax bills together! —The TaxShredder Team Lead Story: How AI Tax Tools Saved UK Freelancers £8K+ in 2024 AI-powered tax platforms like Revolut Business and Airwallex are revolutionizing tax prep...
3 months ago • 2 min read