The InvoiceAdept blog.
Practical guides on Making Tax Digital, invoicing, and running a successful trades business, written in plain English, not accountant-speak.
MTD compatible software for tradespeople: the best options in 2026
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax starts in April 2026. Here are the best MTD-compatible software options for UK tradespeople — including free and paid tools, what to look for, and how to get set up.
UK tax deadlines for the self-employed: your 2026 and 2027 calendar
Miss a self-assessment deadline and HMRC will fine you — even if you owe nothing. Here are all the key UK tax dates for 2026 and 2027 that self-employed tradespeople need in their diary.
How to grow a plumbing business in the UK: practical tips for 2026
Running a plumbing business but stuck at the same revenue level year after year? Here are the practical strategies that actually work for UK plumbers looking to grow — from Google rankings to customer referrals to pricing your work properly.
Credit note template UK (2026): what to include, VAT rules and how to issue one
UK credit note for trades (2026): Reg 15C checklist, 14-day rule from refund/offset, original invoice number and date, credit note vs refund, VAT 6-year vs Income Tax retention. InvoiceAdept keeps records; it does not file to HMRC.
How to set up recurring invoices for maintenance contracts
Learn how to set up recurring invoices for maintenance contracts, retainer agreements, and ongoing service work. Save hours each month with automated billing.
VAT invoice requirements UK 2026: what must appear on every invoice
A plain-English guide to what HMRC requires on VAT invoices in 2026, including the differences between full, simplified, and modified invoices.
Proforma invoice vs tax invoice UK (2026): CIS, VAT and when to use each
Proforma vs tax invoice for UK trades — payment request vs VAT invoice, CIS when a contractor pays, usually no CIS for householders, VAT £90k.
How Long to Keep Invoices in the UK: HMRC Rules Explained
Discover HMRC's rules on invoice retention for UK businesses, including specific durations and compliance tips.
Get paid faster as a UK tradesperson (2026): same-day invoices, deposits and clear terms
Practical UK trades guide to get paid faster: same-day invoices, deposits, stages, card vs BACS, 14-day terms and B2B late-pay rights.
How to deal with clients who will not pay in the UK
Step-by-step guide to recovering unpaid invoices in the UK, from polite reminders through to small claims court, with costs and timelines.
When to register for VAT UK (2026): £90,000 threshold for trades
When to register for VAT UK (2026): £90,000 threshold for trades, historic vs future tests, voluntary registration, deregistration and MTD.
How to claim mileage as a tradesperson in the UK
HMRC lets you claim 45p per mile for the first 10,000 miles and 25p after that. Here is how to track and claim mileage correctly as a self-employed tradesperson.
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