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.
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.
HMRC overcharged workers £3.5bn last year but is 'under no obligation' to tell you. Accountants urge taxpayers to check their tax codes now to claim refunds.
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 is rolling out Making Tax Digital for Income Tax, the largest overhaul in 30 years. Learn how quarterly updates will replace the annual Self Assessment scramble.
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.
UK households face higher bills as 11 tax changes take effect in 2026, from alcohol duty to council tax hikes. Discover the key dates and costs.
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.
A 4.8% State Pension rise in April 2026, combined with a frozen tax allowance, could push thousands into paying income tax for the first time. Financial experts urge retirees to seek advice.
HMRC's new self-reporting rules target side hustle income from Vinted, Airbnb, and more. Are you declaring your earnings correctly? Check the rules now.
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.
Thousands of estates face higher Inheritance Tax bills from 2027 when pension wealth is included. Financial advisers report clients are already taking proactive steps to mitigate the impact.
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.
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.
HMRC increases the tax-free personal allowance for some households to £20,070. Learn how the Rent a Room scheme lets you earn £7,500 tax-free from lodgers.
Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) rates are set to increase from 1 April 2026, impacting petrol, diesel, and electric car owners. Find out how much more you'll pay.
Treasury minister Dan Tomlinson responds to MP's query on tax rises for middle earners. The 'Reeves Freeze' extension will cost individuals up to £1,292 in extra tax. Read the full analysis.
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.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces criticism over frozen tax bands, a 'stealth tax' pulling thousands into higher rates. Learn how it impacts wages and pensions.
Millions of UK retirees will see their state pension rise by 4.8% from April 2026. Find out how much more you'll get and check your eligibility for the new rates.
From April 2026, sole traders earning over £50,000 must adopt HMRC's Making Tax Digital. Research reveals 70% are unprepared, risking compliance issues. Learn how to adapt.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms six major tax changes for 2026, impacting fuel duty, alcohol, vaping, dividends, inheritance, and luxury cars. Discover how your finances will be affected.
HMRC clarifies strict tax rules for online sellers. Find out why losses on personal belongings cannot reduce your income tax bill and what the actual Capital Gains Tax rules are.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces five key car tax changes for 2026, affecting EVs, vans, HGVs, and company cars. Learn how the new measures will impact your motoring costs.
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.
The DWP warns Universal Credit claimants to report 17 key life changes immediately or risk overpayments and legal action. Stay compliant and avoid penalties.
Major changes to Universal Credit from April 2026 will see some families hundreds better off, while new disability claimants face reduced payments. Get the full breakdown of rates, thresholds, and key dates.
HMRC has increased the IHT nil-rate band for business and farming assets to £2.5m per person from April 2026, offering relief to family-owned enterprises. Read the full details and expert reactions.
UK household disposable income has plummeted to its lowest point since 2019, driven by a £6bn tax surge. Experts warn fiscal drag is eroding wage gains. Read the full analysis.
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.