Crypto Pooling Rules UK: Same Day, 30 Days, Then Pool
UK rules do not let you pick which coin you sold. How the same-day rule, the 30-day rule and the Section 104 pool combine — with a worked example.
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Syed Esrak Ahmmed
Syed Esrak Ahmmed started The Paid Hour in August 2026 and writes every guide on it. He works in web design, SEO and digital operations, and built the site after finding that most UK freelancing advice either stops at the obvious or quietly sells something. He is based in Cambridge, England.
Not an accountant and not a tax adviser. Every figure on this site is checked against HMRC's published guidance or a provider's own documentation, and carries the date it was last verified.
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Guides written by Syed
Crypto Losses UK Tax: The Four-Year Deadline
A crypto loss only counts if you tell HMRC within four years of the tax year you disposed of it. The offset order, and when a dead token can still be claimed.
Crypto Mining Tax UK: Trade, Hobby and the £1,000 Rule
Mined crypto is taxed twice: on its value when the reward lands, and on any gain when you sell. Where the £1,000 allowance fits, and when HMRC calls it a trade.
Receipt-Scanning Apps: Will HMRC Accept a Photo?
Does HMRC accept photos of receipts? Yes, with conditions. What counts as an acceptable copy, the batching mistake to avoid, and how long to keep them.
HMRC Enquiry Into Your Tax Return: What Triggers One
How long HMRC has to open an enquiry into your return — 12 months, then 4, 6 or 20 years. What triggers an HMRC enquiry, and what to do if one arrives.
What Happens If You Miss the MTD for Income Tax Deadline
MTD penalty points do not start until 2027/28 — nothing for a missed quarterly update in 2026/27. How the four-point £200 threshold and late charges work.
Tax Year Dates 2026/27: Every Deadline UK Freelancers Need
Every tax deadline a UK sole trader actually meets in 2026/27 — filing, payments on account, MTD quarterly updates, National Insurance and the rolling VAT date.
How Long Can You Chase an Unpaid Invoice in the UK?
There is a real cut-off after which an unpaid invoice becomes legally uncollectable. What the Limitation Act 1980 means for freelancers chasing old debts.
MTD Bridging Software: Do You Need Full Software?
MTD bridging software lets spreadsheet users stay compliant. What the digital link rule actually bans, and how to pick a tool from HMRC’s own list.
Self-Employed State Pension Forecast: Fix the Gaps
Most self-employed people never check their State Pension forecast. How the 35-year rule works, why freelancers have more gaps, and when filling them pays.
HMRC Platform Reporting: Vinted, eBay and Etsy Rules
How HMRC sees your Vinted sales: what Vinted, eBay and Etsy actually report, the £1,700 threshold, and whether you owe any tax on it.
Crypto Tax UK: What a Sole Trader Actually Owes
Crypto tax UK, for sole traders: Capital Gains Tax vs trading income, mining and staking, getting paid in crypto, and the 2026 HMRC reporting change.