Laws & Tax

Learn about the tax implications and legal requirements for declaring extra income, including National Insurance contributions and what records you'll need to keep.

Avoiding Tax on Your Extra Income

You can earn up to £12,570 tax-free in the UK, and certain side incomes like renting a room have their own allowances too.

Earn an Extra Income When Self-Employed

Self-employed workers need to register with HMRC, file self-assessment taxes, and track business expenses to stay compliant and reduce what they owe.

Legal Rules for Employees Under 18 Years Old

Employees under 18 have strict legal working limits on hours and job types designed to protect them from exploitation and overwork.

National Insurance and Income Tax

How National Insurance and income tax work when you have a second job or self-employed income.

The Legal Requirements of a Second Job

Check your employment contract and government rules before taking a second job to stay on the right side of the law.

Wage Rights in the UK

UK employees have legal rights to minimum wage, holiday pay, sick pay and more, whether working full-time or part-time.