Last updated: March 2026 Barristers face financial challenges that most professionals never encounter. Irregular fee income, no employer pension, self-employment from day one of second…
Read more →Last updated: 28 February 2026 Basis period reform is one of the most significant changes to self-employment taxation in decades. From 2024/25, all self-employed individuals…
Read more →Last updated: 3 March 2026 Appointment to the bench is a significant career milestone – and a significant tax event. Moving from self-employed barrister to…
Read more →Last updated: 28 February 2026 Court dress is one of the most distinctive expenses a barrister faces. The rules on tax relief for wigs, gowns,…
Read more →Last updated: 28 February 2026 Many barristers spend significant time working from home – preparing cases, drafting opinions, and conducting research outside chambers. If you…
Read more →Last updated: 28 February 2026 The short answer is yes – barristers are self-employed. With very few exceptions, every practising barrister at the independent Bar…
Read more →Last updated: 28 February 2026 Filing a self-assessment tax return is an annual obligation for every practising barrister in England and Wales. Whether you are…
Read more →Last updated: 28 February 2026 The 60% tax trap is one of the most punishing features of the UK tax system, and barristers are disproportionately…
Read more →Last updated: 28 February 2026 Missing a tax deadline costs money. HMRC charges automatic penalties and daily interest from the moment a return or payment…
Read more →Last updated: 28 February 2026 National Insurance contributions (NICs) are a significant part of every barrister’s tax bill, yet they are often overlooked until self-assessment…
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