DWP Announces Two Benefits Will Be Scrapped Soon as New Rules Affect Claimants
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that two more benefits are due to end as the Government continues moving claimants onto Universal Credit. People receiving the affected…
HMRC Confirms New Tax Implications for Pensioners Aged Over 75
HMRC rules change how pension contributions and inherited retirement savings are taxed once someone reaches 75.
Your Income Could Take an £88 Hit As Labour Keeps a Little-Mentioned Tax Policy in Place
The decision to keep income tax allowances frozen until 2030 will leave the average UK worker paying an additional £88 in the next tax year. Chancellor John Healey made no…
HMRC Pension Rule Change Could Spare Thousands of Families an Unexpected Tax Bill
A major UK pension tax change removes a two-year deadline that could leave grieving families paying unexpected tax on inherited benefits.
Council Tax Bills Could Be Wiped Out for People With 7 Health Conditions: Here’s Who Qualifies
Some UK households could see their Council Tax bills drop to £0 under little-known rules. Find out who may qualify and how much they could save.
England’s New Tourist Tax Comes With a Warning: Evaders Could Face 14 Years in Prison
England’s planned visitor levy could raise holiday costs while exposing accommodation providers to severe penalties for deliberate tax evasion.
HMRC’s New Tax Rules Put Thousands at Risk of £200 Penalties as Deadline Nears
New HMRC reporting requirements introduce quarterly deadlines and a £200 penalty system, with special protections during the first year.
Side Hustlers Get Major Tax Break As New £3,000 Rule Is Confirmed
A major tax change is coming for people earning extra money alongside their main income. The new rules could give many side hustlers more breathing room, while those who go…
HMRC Scraps Controversial Pension Tax Deadline in Major Change for Beneficiaries
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has confirmed changes to pension tax rules that will allow beneficiaries to receive certain tax-free lump sum death benefits even when payments are made more…
UK Couples Face a New Financial Risk as HMRC Targets Shared Bank Accounts
New HMRC powers will allow direct deductions from joint bank accounts, raising concerns over household finances and taxpayer protections.
UK Workers Warned Over £234 Income Tax Hit As April Changes Approach
UK workers earning an average salary face a £234 tax hit by 2030 as income tax thresholds remain frozen. The decision to keep the personal allowance unchanged until 2031 means…
Self-Employed Workers Warned of Major Tax Changes As HMRC Confirms New Payment System
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has confirmed plans to change how millions of self-employed workers pay their income tax, replacing large instalments with smaller, more regular payments throughout the year.…
Budget 2026: Pensioners to Get New Tax Protection, but Not Everyone Will Benefit
The UK Government has announced new tax protections for pensioners on the lowest incomes, preventing those who rely solely on the state pension from paying income tax. The measure follows…
Landlords Hit With Fresh Tax Rise: Here’s How Much More They Could Pay
A new tax change is set to affect property owners from next year, with the Government targeting income generated from rental homes. The move has already triggered concern across the…
Council Tax Warning: Your Bill Could Soar Under New Plans
Thousands of households could face much higher council tax bills next year as several local authorities seek approval for substantial increases. The proposals come as councils struggle with growing financial…
HMRC Inheritance Tax Change Could Leave Thousands of Families Facing Bigger Bills
From April 2027, thousands of estates across the UK will face higher inheritance tax bills as the Government introduces changes to the treatment of unused pension funds. The reform, announced…
Pensioners Could Avoid Income Tax On Their State Pension Under New Plan
Up to one million pensioners could be affected by a major tax change expected in the upcoming Budget. The proposal could protect some retirees from an unexpected tax bill as…
John Healey’s Budget Bombshell: Taxes That Could Rise For Millions
The UK Budget could bring major changes for households, businesses and wealthier taxpayers. With public finances under pressure, several tax proposals are being considered ahead of the Chancellor’s statement, with…
HMRC Issues New 100-Day Notice As Taxpayers Urged To Act Before January
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has issued a 100-day reminder to millions of UK taxpayers ahead of the Self Assessment deadline on 31 January 2027. Around 12 million people are…
Inheritance Tax Breaks Another Record, and the Biggest Changes Are Still to Come
Inheritance Tax receipts have climbed to unprecedented levels, drawing more families into the tax system. With the Autumn Budget approaching and major pension changes on the horizon, advisers warn that…
HMRC Refunds £188 Million to Pension Savers As Thousands Receive £3,470 on Average
Thousands of pension savers have received unexpected refunds from HMRC after paying too much tax on withdrawals. With £188 million returned in just one financial year, the figures expose a…
Millions Could Face Extra Income Tax Under £3.5 Billion Social Care Plan
Millions of people could face changes to the way social care is funded under a proposal now attracting attention in Westminster. The plan would affect taxpayers and pensioners, while raising…
Council Tax Rules Could Mean a 100% Discount for Students, but It’s Not Automatic
Some students could see their council tax bills reduced to zero under existing government rules. Yet the exemption is not automatic, and eligibility depends on specific conditions that many households…
Millions of State Pensioners Face Changing Tax Deductions Under New HMRC Payment Arrangements
Millions of state pensioners receiving Winter Fuel Payments face two different levels of monthly tax deductions as HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) prepares to recover payments from those earning more…
Capital Gains Tax Shock: Treasury Considers Major Break for Entrepreneurs
The UK Treasury is considering changes to capital gains tax relief for entrepreneurs, potentially changing how business owners are taxed when selling their companies. The review could have major consequences…
UK Households Could Increase Their Tax-Free Allowance to £13,830 With One Simple Claim
Millions of UK households could benefit from a little-known HMRC scheme that allows eligible married couples to increase their tax-free Personal Allowance to £13,830, save £252 annually, and claim up…
Your Council Tax Bill Could Be Wrong: Here’s How to Check
Thousands of UK homeowners could be paying more council tax than they should. A simple check of your property’s band could reveal whether you have grounds for a challenge —…
Inheritance Tax Could Face Major Overhaul As 40% Rate and Threshold Come Under Review
Kemi Badenoch is expected to set out plans to reduce inheritance tax as she addresses the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham, with changes potentially taking effect from 2029 if the…
Millions Aged 21 to 24 Could Be Affected by Major Insurance Tax Shake-Up
A major insurance change has been proposed for workers aged 21 to 24, potentially reshaping what employers pay to hire younger staff. The plan comes amid growing political focus on…
HMRC Tax Warning: Millions Could Get a Letter With a Surprise Bill or Refund
HMRC is sending tax letters to households as it checks millions of PAYE records. Some recipients could be due money back, while others may face an unexpected bill. Here’s what…
Residents Could Face a 150% Tax Hike As London Council Weighs Options
A London borough is considering a tax increase of up to 150% after a steep reduction in government funding. The proposal is one of several options now being examined as…
Pensioners Given Income Tax Reassurance As State Pension Rises Past Key Threshold
State pensioners relying only on the state pension will be protected from being drawn into income tax during the current Parliament, according to the Birmingham Mail. The measure is expected…
1.4 Million Pensioners May Be Missing This Council Tax Support
Thousands of older households could be paying more than necessary toward their council tax without realising they may qualify for support. A check of your circumstances and local council rules…
HMRC £30 Monthly Charge Warning as State Pensioners Face January Tax Change
Some state pensioners with higher incomes are set to face additional tax deductions from January 2027 as HMRC begins recovering Winter Fuel Payments. The charges apply to pensioners whose individual…
HMRC Rule Means Workers Could Pay Less Tax With One Simple Claim
UK employees who pay certain costs associated with uniforms, specialist work clothing or tools may be able to claim tax relief under HM Revenue & Customs rules. For workers whose…
Millions Of State Pensioners Face Unexpected Tax Bills After Payment Increase
A planned state pension rise could push some UK retirees above the current tax-free income limit, meaning millions of pensioners with additional income sources may face new tax bills for…
New Tax Allowance Changes Revealed as 20%, 40% and 45% Bands Face a Major Rethink
A proposed allowance increase could bring changes to the UK income tax system, with new thresholds suggested for the 20%, 40% and 45% rates. The plans could affect when some…
The HMRC Income Deadline Change Many Self-Employed People Need to Know About
Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax is being rolled out in stages, changing how some sole traders and landlords record and report their income. The system replaces the traditional…
HMRC Reveals Big Update for Taxpayers After Thousands of Complaints Over Delays
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has announced a series of reforms aimed at improving its services after criticism over delays and customer complaints. The organisation said it is increasing capacity…
HMRC Sends Record 1.8 Million Letters Before December as Taxpayers Warned to Check Carefully
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is issuing around 1.8 million Simple Assessment letters for the 2025/26 tax year to people who have tax to pay that has not been collected…
Andy Burnham Considers £14bn Wealth Tax Shift To Fund £600 Cost Of Living Boost
A new Labour-linked proposal could reshape the UK tax system by raising capital gains tax rates. The plan aims to fund a higher personal allowance for millions of taxpayers.
HMRC Launches Checks On UK Households Over Possible £392m Inheritance Tax Shortfall
HMRC is reviewing potential inheritance tax errors involving wealthy estates across the UK. The suspected shortfall could reach hundreds of millions of pounds.
State Pensioners May Unlock £16,320 Tax-Free Allowance Through Little-Known HMRC Scheme
A legal HMRC scheme could allow eligible state pensioners to increase their tax-free income by thousands of pounds through the Rent-a-Room Scheme, potentially raising their allowance to more than £16,000.
Inheritance Tax Bills Could Rise as Government Confirms New Pension Rules
Changes to the UK’s Inheritance Tax rules have been confirmed by HM Revenue and Customs as the government prepares to include most unused pension funds and pension death benefits within…
HMRC Confirms £33 Monthly Tax Increase For Thousands Of Pensioners Receiving Winter Fuel Payments
HMRC has confirmed that thousands of higher-income pensioners receiving Winter Fuel Payments could see automatic tax increases as repayments are collected through changes to their tax codes over the coming…
HMRC Allowance Trap Leaves High Earners Losing More of Every Extra Pound
Millions of higher earners are being drawn into a little-known allowance trap as the £100,000 threshold remains frozen. With more workers crossing the limit, the tax impact is becoming harder…
Over 1M Pensioners Now Face 40% or 45% Income Tax as the Stealth Tax Squeeze Deepens
More than one million pensioners are now paying income tax at the 40% or 45% rates, more than double the number recorded five years ago. The increase has come as…
Workers Could Receive up to 3% of Their Income Tax Back Under New Proposal
Thousands of workers could be affected by a new proposal being discussed by regional leaders. The plan marks a notable change from the position set out earlier and could have…
HMRC Letter Warning: Quiet P800 Tax Refund Change Means Millions May Need to Act From August
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has changed the way many taxpayers receive refunds after paying too much tax through PAYE. People who make a multi-year P800 tax refund claim will…
Major Overtime Tax Change Could Transform What Workers Take Home
Reform UK has pledged to remove income tax from overtime pay if it wins the next general election, placing the proposal at the centre of a wider package aimed at…
