Helpful video guides from the ATT

It’s day three of Tax Awareness Week, and today we’re focusing on understanding your taxes.

Tax can sometimes feel complicated or overwhelming, but the good news is that help is available. Did you know the ATT has a wide range of short, easy-to-follow YouTube videos designed to explain key tax topics clearly and simply?

These videos are created to support ATT members, their clients, and the wider public, helping to clarify areas that are often misunderstood.

Side hustles & self-employment

These videos are ideal for those running a side business, freelancing, or starting a new business:

Side hustles - top tax myths busted
Do you have a side hustle?  In this video we bust the five biggest tax myths and set the record straight

Do I need to tell HMRC about my new business?
Have you started a new business? Don't let tax trip you up - find out what you need to do and when.

What is the £1,000 tax-free Trading Allowance?
Do you make a bit of extra income? Find out about how the trading allowance can save you time, money and paperwork.

Making Tax Digital 

Our videos provide an overview of what Making Tax Digital means for the self-employed and landlords:

Making Tax Digital for the Self-Employed 
Are you self-employed? Understand if Making Tax Digital will affect you, what it involves, and when you might need to comply with it.

Making Tax Digital for Landlords 
Are you a landlord? Understand if Making Tax Digital will affect you, what it involves, and when you might need to comply with it

Topics that often cause confusion

These short explainers tackle tax topics that often cause confusion:

Simple Assessments
What they are, why HMRC sends them, and what you need to do if you receive one.

Paying Higher Rate Tax
Many people worry about having to pay more tax as their income increases. In this video, we’ll explain what becoming a higher-rate taxpayer really means.

Is the State Pension Taxable?
We look at different scenarios to help you understand how tax applies to the state pension and how you pay it.

The Marriage Allowance
If you are married or in a civil partnership, and one of you earns less than the personal allowance, you might be able to save tax thanks to the marriage allowance.

If you’d like to explore these topics in more detail, visit our YouTube channel to watch the full series. And if you have feedback or suggestions, please get in touch at [email protected]

To explore all the resources, daily content, and ways to get involved during Tax Awareness Week 2026, visit the Tax Awareness Week webpage - and watch out for new content being added every day throughout the week!