HMRC warns of fines for late tax returns
HMRC urges self-assessment taxpayers to file by Jan 31 2026 or face initial £100 fines and escalating penalties. Learn the deadlines and how to avoid scams.
HMRC urges self-assessment taxpayers to file by Jan 31 2026 or face initial £100 fines and escalating penalties. Learn the deadlines and how to avoid scams.
UK households could receive huge payouts for reporting high-value tax fraud to HMRC. Learn how the Strengthened Reward Scheme works and if you qualify.
Nationwide Building Society has issued an urgent scam alert after customers received fraudulent letters promoting fake fixed-rate savings deals. Learn how to spot the warning signs.
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.
DVLA letters demand a new £195 road tax payment from electric vehicle owners. Find out who is affected and what future charges are planned for UK drivers.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves extends tax threshold freeze to 2031, dragging more pensioners into tax. Experts warn of unfairness and hardship for those on low incomes. Read the full analysis.
Shocking figures reveal HMRC's anti-fraud pilot wrongly stopped child benefit for 60% of targeted families. Discover the full scale of the government's admission.
HMRC announces lower interest rates for late tax payments and repayments following the Bank of England base rate cut. New rates take effect from 29 December 2025. Find out how this affects you.
HMRC will stop sending standard letters from April 2026, switching to digital communications. Millions must ensure contact details are correct to avoid missing vital updates.
Nationwide Building Society has issued a warning after customers received suspicious letters promoting fake fixed-rate savings deals. Learn how to spot the scam and protect your details.
UK households could earn millions by reporting tax evasion under a new HMRC rewards scheme. Find out how to report and what you could earn.
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.
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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.
A UK taxpayer is wrongly pursued for a £2,500 debt after HMRC paid their tax refund to an impersonator. Learn how to protect yourself from tax refund scams.
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.
HMRC is issuing P800 tax calculation letters. Check if you've overpaid tax and are due a refund on your pension, pay, or self-assessment. Act now to claim.
A woman who booked a flight but never flew had her Child Benefit stopped. HMRC faces a data protection probe over 23,500 similar cases. Discover the fallout.
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.
HMRC has enlisted nearly 5,000 volunteers to test its new Making Tax Digital system for income tax, set to roll out for earners over £30,000 from 2027. Discover the changes.
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.
The UK government's proposed £2,000 salary sacrifice cap could hinder retirement savings, experts warn. Discover the impact on your pension and what it means for your future.
Millions of working households could receive a £500 annual bill from HMRC due to proposed dividend tax changes. Learn how this impacts investors and savings.
The Institute for Fiscal Studies warns that every state pensioner will become a taxpayer by 2027 unless the government grants an exemption. Discover the full impact of frozen tax thresholds.
HMRC's duplicate 'simple assessment' tax demands create confusion, with experts warning savers could overpay. Learn how to check your bill and avoid paying twice.
HMRC urges 18-23 year olds to claim unclaimed Child Trust Funds averaging £2,200. Search 'find my Child Trust Fund' on GOV.UK today.
UK state pension set to exceed tax-free allowance by 2027, forcing retirees to pay income tax. Discover the impact of the triple lock and fiscal challenges.
HMRC issues crucial guidance for retirees claiming Carer's Allowance alongside state pension. Learn about payment rules and how to avoid overpayments. Act now to ensure your benefits are correct.
HMRC urges UK households to call between 8am and 9am for quicker help with the High Income Child Benefit Charge. Learn about the income thresholds and repayment rules.