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Call to Double State Pensioners' Tax Allowance

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.

Tax-Free Allowance hits £13,006 with HMRC rule

HMRC is increasing the effective Personal Allowance to over £13,000 for eligible taxpayers. Discover how to claim tax relief on job expenses, maintenance payments, and charitable donations.

HMRC uses AI to target tax evasion and fraud

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.

Chancellor's Tax 'Workaround' for State Pensioners

Chancellor Rachel Reeves commits to a tax 'workaround' ensuring state pensioners won't pay income tax on their pensions this parliament. Full details on the new personal allowance plan.

State pensioners face £800 tax bills from HMRC

Thousands of retirees relying on state pension top-ups are being sent tax demands of around £800, falling outside Labour's new exemption. Discover the impact of frozen thresholds.

Calls for £20,000 Personal Tax-Free Allowance Grow

A public petition urges the Labour government and HMRC to raise the personal allowance from £12,570 to £20,000, offering families potential savings of nearly £3,000. Over 28,000 have signed.

HMRC Sends New Tax Codes to UK Households

HMRC is issuing revised tax codes midway through the 2025/26 tax year, impacting savers. Check your code now to avoid over or underpaying tax on your savings interest.

UK Tax-Free Income Boost: Rent a Room for £7,500

Discover how HMRC's Rent a Room Scheme lets UK households earn up to £7,500 tax-free annually, potentially raising your total tax-free allowance to £20,070. Learn the rules and see if you qualify.

Pensioners face tax demands due to Triple Lock

Due to the Triple Lock, state pensioners with modest private pensions could soon receive tax demands from HMRC as incomes near the personal allowance threshold. Discover the implications.

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