News & Opinion

Here's what sole traders will need to start doing differently with their tax from April.

IPSE's Joshua Toovey outlines what the hike to dividend tax rates will mean for company directors.

Qdos CEO Seb Maley reflects on the Post Office's recent IR35 tax bill and encourages contractors to share their views on the legislation in a joint survey with IP...

Practical tips for the self-employed to manage income volatility, grow savings, and strengthen long-term financial resilience.

This article debunks common myths about Making Tax Digital for Income Tax and explains what the April 2026 changes will actually mean for sole traders.

IPSE’s Josh Toovey argues that a changing risk–reward balance is making self-employment a harder choice for many people in the UK.

The festive season is a chance to celebrate another year of hard work, thank clients and colleagues, and relax after filing your tax returns for the last financia...

IPSE’s Josh Toovey outlines why tens of thousands of sole traders risk being unprepared for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax in April 2026, with new research rev...

A summary of everything sole traders, freelancers and contractors need to know following the Budget statement.

In this pre-Budget analysis, we explore the latest Budget rumours and assess how proposed changes could impact the self-employed.

IPSE’s Joshua Toovey argues that lowering the VAT registration threshold now would burden small businesses with extra tax and admin at the worst possible time.

This piece explores the reasons behind lower pension savings amongst the self-employed, alternative savings options and the ongoing policy reform efforts to impro...