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Creator Tax Playbook™.
A 10-page, plain-English guide to the UK tax rules creators actually need, updated for 2026/27.
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What it covers
Tax, without the jargon.
↓Download the Creator Tax Playbook™ (PDF)10 pages · figures checked Oct 2026- Registering with HMRC and getting your UTR
- Self Assessment key dates and penalties
- The £1,000 trading allowance
- Allowable expenses, and what isn't
- Gifted products & PR
- Platform payouts & self-billing
- Brand deals
- International income
- VAT and the £90,000 rolling threshold
- Making Tax Digital thresholds (£50k, £30k, £20k)
- Sole trader vs limited company, including 2026/27 dividend rates
- Setting aside tax, with 2026/27 rates and a worked example
General information only, not tax advice. Figures for the UK 2026/27 tax year (England, Wales & Northern Ireland unless stated). Check your own situation with a qualified adviser.
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