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.
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.
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.
Thousands overpay tax on pension withdrawals due to emergency codes. Learn how to check your status and claim your refund from HMRC ahead of the festive season.
A Reclaim the Night Walk took place in Oldbury to unite against gender-based violence and support survivors. Join the movement for safety and respect.
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.
Sandwell community to hold Reclaim the Night walk on December 8, uniting against gender-based violence. Join the family-friendly event from 4pm at Council House.
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.
HMRC begins reclaiming Winter Fuel Payments from state pensioners who exceed the income threshold. Learn how the new system works and who is affected.
UK households reclaimed nearly £50m in overpaid pension tax between July and September 2025, with over 13,700 savers getting £3,539 back each. Experts call for system reform.
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.
HMRC begins direct recovery of Winter Fuel Payments from pensioners with incomes over £35,000. Learn how this affects you and what to expect.
HMRC has now repaid over £1.5bn to pensioners overtaxed on withdrawals since Pension Freedoms. Discover how this flaw affects you and what to do.
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 increases the Blind Person's Allowance to £3,130, lifting the total tax-free personal allowance to £15,700. Discover if you're eligible and how to claim.
HMRC is using K tax codes to recover historic debts via PAYE, effectively creating a negative Personal Allowance for some UK workers. Discover what this means and how to check your payslip.
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.