Nationwide £100 bonus taxed as interest by HMRC
Nationwide Building Society confirms it must report customer details to HMRC over its £100 Fairer Share Payment, classified as interest for tax. Find out what it means for you.
Nationwide Building Society confirms it must report customer details to HMRC over its £100 Fairer Share Payment, classified as interest for tax. Find out what it means for you.
Coventry Building Society urges savers to act as the ISA tax-free allowance is confirmed to fall from £20,000 to £12,000 in April 2027. Experts advise on protecting savings now.
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.
UK households face 55% tax charges for trivial pension errors. Experts warn against unauthorised withdrawals and urge professional advice to avoid hefty penalties.
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 has issued guidance after a state pensioner raised concerns over tax 'discrepancies' on savings interest. Learn about your Personal Savings Allowance and how to resolve issues.
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.
HMRC has formally rejected a public petition to raise the Personal Tax-Free Allowance to £20,000, citing a £50 billion annual cost. The petition argues it would help with living costs.
UK households can now earn up to £7,500 tax-free from renting a spare room, potentially raising their Personal Allowance to £16,320. Learn the rules and how to benefit.
UK taxpayers can use Gift Aid donations to extend their basic rate tax band and restore their personal allowance, offering effective tax relief of up to 60%. Learn how to claim.
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.
HMRC is set to increase your effective Personal Allowance to £27,070. Discover three legitimate 'hacks' including Rent a Room and Tax-Free Childcare that could save you thousands.
UK households could be hit with a £162 tax penalty under new HMRC rules targeting cash held in Stocks & Shares ISAs. Learn how the 2027 changes affect your savings.
Experts warn of 'unnecessary tax' as the cash ISA limit drops to £12,000 in 2027. Learn how to protect your savings and maximise your personal savings allowance.
The DWP has announced benefit upratings for 2026/27, including a £218 yearly rise for Attendance Allowance and a key increase for Carer's Allowance. Read the full details.
HMRC urges Brits starting side hustles in 2026 to check tax rules. Learn about the £1,000 trading allowance and £6,000 capital gains threshold to avoid penalties.
HMRC's new salary sacrifice rule will protect 4.3 million pension savers but impact 3.3 million. Learn how the £2,000 allowance cap could affect your retirement savings.
HMRC warns UK crafters and side-hustlers to declare income over £1,000. Learn the rules for the 2024-25 tax year and avoid penalties. Register for self-assessment now.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces those living solely on the state pension will not pay income tax, despite future rises breaching the personal allowance. Key details explained.
Millions face higher tax bills as Labour cuts Cash ISA allowance to £12,000, freezes savings allowance & hikes rates. See how it impacts you.
HMRC and the Labour government announce a 3.8% increase in Child Benefit and Guardian's Allowance from April 2026. Find out the new weekly rates and how to access Tax-Free Childcare support.
Over 700,000 DLA, PIP, Attendance and Carer's Allowance awards have been successfully transferred from DWP to Social Security Scotland. Find out what this means for claimants.
Thousands face reduced pay as HMRC uses 'K' tax codes to claw back debts via PAYE. Experts explain the 'minus allowance' and what to do if you're affected.
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.
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.
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 has clarified the 'starting rate for savings', a 0% tax band on up to £5,000 of savings income for eligible UK households. Find out if you qualify and how it works.
Millions face a tax bill after the cash ISA allowance was cut from £20,000 to £12,000. Analysis reveals higher-rate taxpayers could lose £1,216. Explore tax-free alternatives now.
HMRC unveils strict measures to prevent savers circumventing the new £12,000 cash ISA limit from April 2027. Experts warn of 'stealth tax' on investors.
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.