HMRC Tax Return Changes: Contact Starts Next Week
HMRC begins contacting UK households about Making Tax Digital for Income Tax. Learn how quarterly updates will replace annual returns and what you need to do to prepare.
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UK households face £1,600 HMRC fines for missed tax deadline
UK taxpayers risk penalties of up to £1,600 for missing the 31 January Self Assessment deadline. HMRC warns daily fines will increase from £10. Act now to avoid charges.
UK households face 'over a year' wait for HMRC tax rebates
UK households are waiting more than a year for HMRC tax refunds. Read the stories of those affected and the official response. Learn more about the delays.
Avoid HMRC's Self-Assessment Deadline with Payment Plan
Struggling with your tax bill? HMRC says you may avoid the late January deadline by setting up an affordable payment plan. Learn the eligibility criteria and how to apply now.
2 Million Face 60% Tax Trap as Thresholds Freeze
A record 2.06 million UK taxpayers will be hit by a 60% effective tax rate in 2026/27 due to frozen allowances. Discover the impact and strategies to mitigate the 'stealth tax'.
HMRC warns all UK households over tax code responsibility
HMRC issues urgent warning to UK workers: you are responsible for checking your tax code, not your employer. Learn how to spot emergency codes and avoid overpaying.
HMRC service meltdown risks £100 fines for millions
Millions face £100 fines as HMRC's customer service crisis delays vital tax codes. Experts reveal who may avoid a return and how to act before the deadline.
HMRC deadline: UK households risk £100 fine for late returns
HMRC sets a 31 January 2026 deadline for online Self Assessment tax returns. Missing it triggers a £100 fine. Check now if you need to file for the 2024/25 tax year to avoid penalties.
Couple hit by 62% tax charge in HMRC trap
A tech sector couple earning over £200k reveal how the UK's 62% marginal tax rate and loss of childcare support is forcing drastic financial decisions. Discover the 'brutal' reality of the £100k cliff-edge.
New HMRC DAC7 rules branded 'absurd' by businesses
New HMRC rules implementing the EU's DAC7 directive are causing uproar. Millions selling online or renting property could face tax reporting burdens, with critics calling the rules 'farfetched' and an 'abomination'.
1.3m UK Taxpayers Hit with Surprise Bills
Frozen income tax thresholds have triggered over 1.3 million unexpected tax demands. Experts warn the number will exceed 2 million. Find out who is affected and what the government plans.
Martin Lewis: Check Your Tax Code Now
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis warns anyone earning over £12,570 to check their tax code immediately, as millions are wrong each year. Avoid overpaying or a shock bill.
HMRC callers face £100 fine risk amid phone chaos
UK taxpayers risk £100 fines as HMRC's phone service automatically disconnects after 70 minutes. With the January 31 deadline approaching, experts warn it's 'pot luck' to get through. Read the full report.
Petition Calls for Major Increase to Tax-Free Allowances
A public petition urges HMRC to raise the personal tax allowance to £15,597 and the higher-rate threshold to £62,379 to combat 'stealth tax' fiscal drag. The government must respond if it reaches 10,000 signatures.
Tax change could quadruple bills for UK van drivers
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.
HMRC £900 fines for late Self Assessment tax returns
HMRC warns of £900 maximum fines for missing the 31 January Self Assessment deadline. Nearly 340,000 have already paid via the app. File and pay now to avoid penalties.
HMRC may tax UK households with £3,500 in savings
UK households with savings over £3,500 could face surprise tax bills as HMRC tightens checks on bank interest. Learn your Personal Savings Allowance and how to prepare.
New HMRC rule: Landlords face 10 tax returns
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 sends 300,000 'trivial' tax demands under £100
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.
Pensioners missing out on thousands in tax relief
Millions of pension savers are failing to claim vital tax rebates, sacrificing thousands of pounds. Experts warn higher-rate taxpayers must act now to reclaim money from HMRC.
Petition to raise tax-free allowance to £20k hits key milestone
A public petition urging the government to raise the income tax personal allowance to £20,000 has reached 44,000 signatures, halfway to triggering a parliamentary debate. Read the details and the government's response.
HMRC to 'Actively Pursue' Individuals and Companies Over Tax
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.
HMRC 'Trivial' Tax Letters Hit 300,000 Homes
HMRC issued a record 1.32 million 'simple assessment' tax demands last year, with 317,000 for £100 or less. Experts criticise the costly bureaucracy. Read the full analysis.
HMRC change risks millions underpaying tax
A mid-year HMRC change to Capital Gains Tax rates means millions filing self-assessment risk underpayment. Experts warn over 12 million must submit returns by 31 January.
2m Pensioners to Get HMRC Tax Letters
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.
Pensioners face £920 surprise tax demands from HMRC
HMRC is sending 'simple assessment' letters demanding an average of £920 in unpaid tax to over a million people, including pensioners. Experts warn the issue is set to worsen.
Council Tax Break: Two-Month Holiday for UK Homes in 2026
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.
'Brutal' HMRC tax letters hitting UK households within days
Self-employed workers across the UK are facing shock tax bills worth 150% of what they owe. Learn about 'payments on account' and the January 31 deadline.
HMRC Rule Can Increase Tax-Free Allowance to £13,830
A legitimate HMRC rule allows married couples to transfer part of their Personal Allowance, potentially boosting one partner's tax-free limit to £13,830 and saving up to £1,258. Act before the April 5 deadline.
HMRC letters for savers with over £3,500
Nearly 900,000 UK savers may receive letters from HMRC to check tax on savings interest. Experts explain your obligations and what to do if contacted.
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