Winter Fuel Payment Tax Rules: New HMRC Update
HMRC says state pensioners should not include Winter Fuel Payment on current tax returns. Repayment required if income exceeds £35,000, but not until 2027. Get the full details.
HMRC says state pensioners should not include Winter Fuel Payment on current tax returns. Repayment required if income exceeds £35,000, but not until 2027. Get the full details.
Self-employed and small businesses face soaring tax bills as double-cab pick-ups are reclassified as cars. Find out how this HMRC rule change impacts you.
Over 300,000 UK state pensioners are being sent tax demands of at least £1,000. Experts warn the frozen personal allowance is creating a 'retirement tax' crisis. Read the full analysis.
British Gas reopens its Energy Support Fund, offering state pensioners up to £2,000 to tackle energy debt and fuel poverty this winter. Apply now for vital financial help.
UK landlords earning over £50,000 must file quarterly digital tax summaries from April under HMRC's Making Tax Digital. Learn key deadlines and expert advice to avoid confusion.
HMRC has issued over 300,000 letters chasing tax bills of £100 or less, with critics calling the process a waste of time and money. Discover the impact of frozen tax thresholds.
A shocking report reveals 74% of eligible pensioner homeowners fail to claim benefits like Pension Credit, losing £1,339 a year. Experts urge a five-minute check to unlock vital income.
Seven major household bills are increasing for Brits in 2026, including council tax, energy, and broadband. Discover the full list and how it impacts your finances.
HMRC announces a major crackdown on unpaid taxes, targeting individuals and companies. Learn about the new enforcement measures and the billions in revenue being pursued.
Over 1.3 million people received unexpected tax bills last year, with figures set to hit 2 million. Find out why pensioners are being targeted.
Millions of UK households will get a two-month council tax break in 2026 ahead of new property bands. Find out if you're eligible and how the new high-value surcharge will work.
A new parliamentary petition demands the Labour government and local councils exempt all state pensioners from council tax to ease financial pressures. Over 4,000 have signed.
Over 880,000 Scottish pensioners are receiving a new Pension Age Winter Heating Payment of up to £305.10 to help with soaring energy costs this winter. Find out if you're eligible.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves's tax changes for 2026 will impact millions. From frozen thresholds to new levies, discover the seven key ways your finances will be affected. Read the full analysis.
Millions of newly self-employed face paying 150% of their tax bill upfront due to HMRC's 'payments on account' rule. Learn how it works and what you can do if you can't pay.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces criticism over frozen tax bands, a 'stealth tax' pulling thousands into higher rates. Learn how it impacts wages and pensions.
Low-income state pensioners are receiving a £150 Warm Home Discount off their energy bills this January. Find out who qualifies and how the scheme works.
New data reveals a 42% surge in drivers paying the £425 Expensive Car Supplement. Find out if your family car is caught in this tax bracket.
UK households are urged to take a key HMRC step to avoid hefty inheritance tax bills as receipts hit £5.8bn. Experts warn rising property values are pushing more families into the tax net.
Frozen tax thresholds have dragged 420,000 motorists into paying the luxury vehicle levy, a 42% rise in two years. Discover how family cars are being caught in the tax net.
A parliamentary petition urges HMRC to double the personal tax allowance for state pensioners to £25,140. With 10,000 signatures, it seeks to protect pensioners from rising tax bills as thresholds remain frozen.
Former NHS, care, Armed Forces and emergency service pensioners are urged to check eligibility for a Blue Light Card to combat rising winter costs. New research shows 83% are concerned about expenses.
A leading financial writer calls for the DWP to end the £10 Christmas Bonus for pensioners, calling it an unaffordable 'charade'. Read the full debate.
HMRC is launching an aggressive new crackdown on historic tax avoidance from 2026, with new powers, a US-style whistleblower reward scheme, and a surge in criminal investigations. Experts warn of risks.
Bereaved families could be hit with six-figure bills due to deferred council tax payments on high-value homes. Learn about the new surcharge and its long-term impact.
Labour's new rule means pensioners with only state income won't pay tax from 2027, but critics warn of unfairness for those who saved. Discover the full impact.
A million pensioners may avoid income tax under a Labour plan, but ex-minister Steve Webb calls it 'unfair' to 2.5m already paying. Read the full analysis.
HMRC is turning to artificial intelligence to tackle a £700m tax gap and improve compliance. The technology will identify risks faster but human caseworkers will make final decisions. Read the latest.
HMRC has issued clear guidance on tax refunds after a cheque was sent to an old address. Learn the steps to correct the error and the helpline number to call.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges state pensioners won't need to file Self-Assessment forms on retirement benefits for this Parliament, offering relief as pension values rise.