HMRC raises tax-free allowance by £1,260 for couples
UK couples can claim a tax break worth up to £1,260. Learn how the Marriage Allowance works, who qualifies, and how to backdate your claim for four years.
UK couples can claim a tax break worth up to £1,260. Learn how the Marriage Allowance works, who qualifies, and how to backdate your claim for four years.
State pensioners with a two-digit 'M1' tax code may be owed thousands in emergency tax refunds from HMRC. Learn how to check your code and claim back an average of £3,539.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms frozen tax bands, dragging millions into higher rates. Discover how fiscal drag impacts your income and pension. Sign up for our money-saving newsletter.
HMRC will launch a mandatory register for all tax advisers in May 2026. Learn about the new rules, penalties, and the £36m investment to modernise services.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges state pension-only retirees won't pay income tax this Parliament, addressing the frozen allowance issue. Read the full details and implications.
HMRC can now track your online sales on platforms like Vinted and eBay. Exceeding thresholds could lead to fines or criminal investigation. Declare your side hustle now.
Frozen tax thresholds have dragged over 720,000 more people into the 45% additional rate band, taking the total beyond one million. Discover how this 'stealth tax' impacts the economy.
Retirees with income under £50,270 can reduce their tax bill by £252 using Marriage Allowance. Claim this often-overlooked HMRC perk today.
UK households in council tax band D can get 100% discounts, leading to £0 bills before a 5% rise to £2,394. Learn how to apply for Council Tax Support.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces 3.8% increase to Married Couple's and Blind Person's Allowances in Autumn Budget. Find out how this affects your tax bill from April 2026.
HMRC has clarified its tax refund process, confirming payments will reach UK households within eight weeks. Learn how to claim your money and avoid common pitfalls.
UK households earning over £50,000 face £8,165 tax demands due to frozen thresholds. Discover the impact on savings and capital gains and how to protect your finances.
The UK government extends the income tax threshold freeze to 2031, a move set to raise £7.6bn and pull millions into higher tax brackets. Discover the full impact.
Frozen income tax thresholds are creating a stealth tax rise, dragging millions into higher bands. Discover how to protect your finances from fiscal drag.
UK households are effectively losing £2,980 due to the frozen HMRC Personal Tax Allowance. Discover how this hidden tax rise impacts your income and who is affected most.
HMRC announces it will not pursue hundreds of thousands of state pensioners for minor tax debts as pensions outgrow the frozen Personal Allowance. Discover the full story.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves abandons income tax hike but will extend frozen tax bands in the Budget, dragging millions into higher tax brackets. Read the full analysis.
Thousands of state pensioners could face £200.17 tax bills from HMRC as frozen income tax thresholds clash with rising pension payments. Learn how the Autumn Budget affects retirees.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to extend the income tax threshold freeze to 2030, potentially dragging millions into higher tax bands. Discover how this 'stealth tax' could impact your finances.
Money expert Martin Lewis explains why state pensioners may soon pay tax, even without other income. Learn how frozen thresholds and April's increase impact you.
HMRC increases the Blind Person's Allowance to £3,130, lifting the total tax-free personal allowance to £15,700. Discover if you're eligible and how to claim.
HMRC is using K tax codes to recover historic debts via PAYE, effectively creating a negative Personal Allowance for some UK workers. Discover what this means and how to check your payslip.
HMRC advises thousands of UK households to use a specific four-word phrase when calling to resolve tax code issues. Learn how to update your tax-free allowance efficiently.
Nearly 80,000 pensioners face a punishing 60% effective tax rate due to a frozen tax threshold. Discover how this 'tax trap' works and what you can do.
2.3 million UK taxpayers face 62% marginal rates as HMRC's £100,000 threshold freeze creates stealth tax. Learn how this affects families and what you can do.
Couples where one earns less than £12,570 could claim Marriage Allowance, saving £252 yearly. Over 2 million UK households are missing out on this tax break.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to extend the freeze on income tax bands, dragging millions into higher tax brackets. Discover how this stealth tax will affect your finances.
PM Keir Starmer declines to rule out freezing income tax bands as Autumn Budget approaches. Get the latest on potential tax changes affecting millions.
HM Treasury has officially rejected calls to raise the personal tax allowance to £20,000, warning it would cost £50bn annually and risk essential public services.
Coventry Building Society warns state pensioners on fixed incomes face paying more tax due to frozen thresholds. Discover the financial impact and planning tips.