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What's New for Locum GPs in 2025/26 — Tax Year Briefing
Frozen thresholds, Child Benefit rate uplift, MTD going live in April 2026, and Scotland's marginal rate changes. Everything a locum GP needs to know about the current tax year.
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Payments on Account: The Tax Bill That Surprises Every New Self-Employed GP
Half your annual tax bill is due in January — seven months before the tax year ends. Here's how Payments on Account work for locum GPs and how to budget for them.
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High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC): A Guide for Locum GPs with Children
Many locum GPs with children are affected by the High Income Child Benefit Charge but don't realise it. Here's how HICBC works, when it bites, and how to reduce or eliminate it.
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IR35 and Locum GPs: What You Actually Need to Know
IR35 concerns many locum GPs, especially those working through a Ltd company. Here is a plain-English explanation of what IR35 is, how it applies to NHS locums, and what to check if you work through an agency.
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Making Tax Digital for Income Tax: What Locum GPs Need to Know
From April 2026, self-employed GPs earning over £50,000 must comply with Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for ITSA) — quarterly digital submissions replace the annual Self Assessment return. Here's what changes, who is affected, and how to prepare.
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How to Read Your NHS Pension Total Reward Statement (TRS): A Locum GP Guide
A step-by-step guide to finding and interpreting your NHSBSA Total Reward Statement — including accrued pension, Pension Input Amount, and projected retirement income for locum GPs.
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UK Locum GP Tax Guide 2025/26: Self-Assessment, NI, and Take-Home Pay
Everything UK locum GPs need to know about tax in 2025/26. Covers Self Assessment registration, income tax bands, National Insurance classes, allowable expenses, and Ltd company vs sole trader.
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Locum GP Expenses: What Can I Claim in 2025/26?
A comprehensive list of allowable expenses for UK locum GPs — travel, indemnity, subscriptions, equipment, and more. With HMRC rules and worked examples.
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Locum GP: Ltd Company vs Sole Trader — Which Is Better for Tax in 2025?
A detailed comparison of Ltd company and sole trader structures for UK locum GPs. When does incorporating save money? What are the risks? Here is the honest analysis.
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