Tax Guides
Plain-English guides to tax and self-employment for Slimming World consultants – what you can claim, what counts as income, and how it all works, with simple examples.
Mileage allowance: 55p, 25p and what counts as a business journey
Mileage for the self-employed is now 55p a mile for 2026/27. Here’s what changed and which journeys count.
Selling on Facebook Marketplace or Vinted
Had a clear-out on Vinted or Facebook Marketplace? Here’s when HMRC needs to know, and when it doesn’t.
The Autumn Budget is on Wednesday – here’s what to expect
The Autumn Budget lands on Wednesday 28 October. Here’s what to expect and when we’ll share our update.
What can I claim? Allowable expenses for Slimming World consultants
Venue rent, mileage, stationery, your phone – a plain guide to what Slimming World consultants can and can’t claim.
Just started as a consultant? Register for Self Assessment by 5 October
Became a consultant in the last tax year? You need to tell HMRC by 5 October. Here’s how.
Weekly Fee increase and VAT thresholds
Details on the impact of the increased member fees on VAT Thresholds for consultants from 30 March 2026.






