The ClearYear Blog

Practical guides on UK Self Assessment, MTD, and tax for the self-employed — drivers, students, and construction workers included.

MTD

SA103S vs SA103F — which self-employment tax form do you need?

If you're self-employed and filing a Self Assessment return, you need either the SA103S or SA103F form — here's how to know which one applies to you.

18 August 2026
Drivers

Do Uber and Bolt drivers need to pay tax in the UK?

If you drive for Uber, Bolt, or any rideshare platform, HMRC treats you as self-employed — here's what that actually means for your tax return.

04 August 2026
Deadlines

What happens if you miss the Self Assessment deadline?

The Self Assessment deadline is 31 January — miss it, and HMRC fines you automatically, even if you don't owe any tax. Here's exactly what happens and how to fix it.

04 August 2026
Students

Self-employed as a student in the UK — what you need to know

Tutoring, freelancing, reselling, or running a small side business while studying? Here's how UK tax actually works for self-employed students.

04 August 2026
CIS

Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) — how tax deductions work

If you work in construction and get paid under CIS, tax is already being deducted from your pay — here's how that works, and how to claim it back.

04 August 2026