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HMRC is now consulting on plans to make millions of self-employed workers, landlords and side hustlers pay tax earlier through major Self Assessment reforms.

HMRC's biggest Self Assessment shake-up in decades could change how millions pay tax

HMRC has issued a fresh update to MPs after admitting a long-running State Pension tax error affected up to 1.4 million pensioners. Here's what it means for refunds.

HMRC has issued a fresh update to MPs after admitting a long-running State Pension tax error affected up to 1.4 million pensioners. Here's what it means for refunds.

HMRC issues update on State Pension tax error that affected 1.4 million

HMRC figures show more than 10 million people aged 65 and over now pay income tax as frozen tax thresholds pull more pensioners into the tax system.

HMRC figures show more than 10 million people aged 65 and over now pay income tax as frozen tax thresholds pull more pensioners into the tax system.

Department for Work and Pensions

Seven in 10 pensioners must now pay income tax in new record, HMRC data reveals

You could be missing out on money from HMRC. From uniforms and travel to professional fees, here's what workers can still claim back.

You could be missing out on money from HMRC. From uniforms and travel to professional fees, here's what workers can still claim back.

The surprising HMRC expenses you could claim back today but thousands don't realise

The tax authority urged pensioners to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious communications.

The tax authority urged pensioners to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious communications.

HMRC issue urgent £200 warning to all UK pensioners this month

New HMRC guidance confirms unused pension pots will be included in inheritance tax calculations from April 2027, with experts warning of bigger tax bills, probate delays and extra paperwork for families.

New HMRC guidance confirms unused pension pots will be included in inheritance tax calculations from April 2027, with experts warning of bigger tax bills, probate delays and extra paperwork for families.

HMRC confirms pension tax changes could leave families with bigger bills

Parents of teens and adults are being reminded by HMRC to apply for retrospective National Insurance credits that could add £100,000 to a state pension

Parents of teens and adults are being reminded by HMRC to apply for retrospective National Insurance credits that could add £100,000 to a state pension

Have kids aged 15 - 46? HMRC could owe you thousands - here's how to check

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has talked about an ISA shake up, but many are keen to keep the low-risk savings option

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has talked about an ISA shake up, but many are keen to keep the low-risk savings option

Beat new HMRC tax rules and save thousands with this 1p ISA 'loophole'

A major pension tax change will be debated in Parliament on 15 June after a petition calling for higher allowances reached 119,000 signatures.

A major pension tax change will be debated in Parliament on 15 June after a petition calling for higher allowances reached 119,000 signatures.

Latest developments as Government considers doubling personal allowance

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves announced that there would be help in her autumn budget, but it is being branded 'seriously flawed' by experts

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves announced that there would be help in her autumn budget, but it is being branded 'seriously flawed' by experts

Department for Works and Pensions

Pensioners excluded from 'deeply flawed' HMRC tax break

More than 737,000 taxpayers filed returns in April as HMRC urged people not to leave everything until January.

More than 737,000 taxpayers filed returns in April as HMRC urged people not to leave everything until January.

The simple tax mistake millions make every year - and why HMRC hates it

HMRC is considering new powers that could force wealthy individuals and trusts to disclose tax arrangements worth £5million or more under a major crackdown proposal.

HMRC is considering new powers that could force wealthy individuals and trusts to disclose tax arrangements worth £5million or more under a major crackdown proposal.

Warning as new HMRC rule changes could bring more people under tax scrutiny

Many parents forget to reconfirm their HMRC tax free childcare over the summer as holidays loom

Many parents forget to reconfirm their HMRC tax free childcare over the summer as holidays loom

Parents warned they could lose £2,000 if they miss key HMRC deadline

New VAT fuel scale charges took effect from May 2026, impacting company car drivers. Here’s how the changes work and what other UK driving rules are changing this year.

New VAT fuel scale charges took effect from May 2026, impacting company car drivers. Here’s how the changes work and what other UK driving rules are changing this year.

HMRC changes to fuel tax drivers must know about this month

Responding to the petition, the Government said there were currently no plans to increase the Personal Allowance.

Responding to the petition, the Government said there were currently no plans to increase the Personal Allowance.

Government responds to calls for personal tax allowance to be £18,000

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves as the £12,570 personal allowance stays frozen. Here’s what it means for your income.

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves as the £12,570 personal allowance stays frozen. Here’s what it means for your income.

HMRC £12,570 personal allowance rules explained for 2026 and what it means for you

Millions could be on the wrong tax code without realising, potentially paying too much or too little tax. Here’s how to check your payslip.

Millions could be on the wrong tax code without realising, potentially paying too much or too little tax. Here’s how to check your payslip.

Wrong HMRC tax code? Millions could be overpaying without realising

There's an urgent alert for pensioners as payments delayed and scams spiral

There's an urgent alert for pensioners as payments delayed and scams spiral

Department for Work and Pensions

Urgent alert for pensioners as payments delayed and HMRC scams spiral

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves as companies with salary sacrifice schemes react to new tax changes, and higher National Insurance costs expected.

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves as companies with salary sacrifice schemes react to new tax changes, and higher National Insurance costs expected.

Department for Work and Pensions

Millions could lose key tax perk under new HMRC pension crackdown

Some pensioners will repay Winter Fuel Payments, with some losing up to £300 through tax changes starting in April 2026.

Some pensioners will repay Winter Fuel Payments, with some losing up to £300 through tax changes starting in April 2026.

Department for Work and Pensions

Thousands of pensioners to lose up to £300 as payments clawed back

Millions of Britons are being urged to review their finances before the April 5 tax deadline amid warnings of a growing “stealth tax” trap.Experts say rising incomes, including the state pension, are pushing more people into paying tax as

Millions of Britons are being urged to review their finances before the April 5 tax deadline amid warnings of a growing “stealth tax” trap.Experts say rising incomes, including the state pension, are pushing more people into paying tax as

Department for Works and Pensions

Millions of pensioners risk surprise HMRC bill as Personal Allowance hit by rise

Dominic Littlewood has teamed up with accountancy software company, Free Agent to help small businesses and landlords prepare for Making Tax Digital, as new data shows one in seven have considered retiring ahead of the April 6 roll out.

Dominic Littlewood has teamed up with accountancy software company, Free Agent to help small businesses and landlords prepare for Making Tax Digital, as new data shows one in seven have considered retiring ahead of the April 6 roll out.

HMRC tax shake-up warning as many admit they do not understand new rules

Millions risk missing this HMRC tax deadline – have you checked yours?

Millions risk missing this HMRC tax deadline – have you checked yours?

Millions risk missing this HMRC tax deadline – have you checked yours?

Families to receive more Child Benefit from April 2026

Families to receive more Child Benefit from April 2026

Child Benefits to increase from April 2026 - here's what you’ll get

HMRC says many parents are missing a £26-a-week Child benefit payment

HMRC says many parents are missing a £26-a-week Child benefit payment

HMRC Child Benefit alert to parents to check if you’re missing out

Martin Lewis has explained how some savers can earn £18,570 tax-free

Martin Lewis has explained how some savers can earn £18,570 tax-free

Martin Lewis reveals how to increase tax-free HMRC Personal Allowance to £18,570

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves, as the full list of DWP benefit increases for 2026/27, including State Pension under the Triple Lock, Universal Credit, disability benefits and Carer’s Allowance has now been published

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves, as the full list of DWP benefit increases for 2026/27, including State Pension under the Triple Lock, Universal Credit, disability benefits and Carer’s Allowance has now been published

DWP confirms full list of benefit and pension increases from April 2026

HMRC now receives data on Vinted, eBay and Etsy sellers with 30 or more sales. Here’s when you must declare income, and how to avoid fines.

HMRC now receives data on Vinted, eBay and Etsy sellers with 30 or more sales. Here’s when you must declare income, and how to avoid fines.

HMRC new online selling rules for eBay and Vinted sellers explained

HMRC is urging young people born between 2002 and 2011 to claim their Child Trust Fund, worth £2242 on average. More than 758000 accounts remain unclaimed.

HMRC is urging young people born between 2002 and 2011 to claim their Child Trust Fund, worth £2242 on average. More than 758000 accounts remain unclaimed.

HMRC could owe you £2242 if you were born between these years

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves (centre) poses outside 11 Downing Street, London, with her ministerial red box, with (left to right) Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury Dan Tomlinson, Economic Secretary to the Treasury Lucy Rigby, Chief

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves (centre) poses outside 11 Downing Street, London, with her ministerial red box, with (left to right) Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury Dan Tomlinson, Economic Secretary to the Treasury Lucy Rigby, Chief

Department for Works and Pensions

Millions of pensioners spared State Pension tax in HMRC Personal Allowance update

You can currently claim tax relief for extra household costs associated with working from home, such as energy or broadband, if your employer does not have an office for you to work in

You can currently claim tax relief for extra household costs associated with working from home, such as energy or broadband, if your employer does not have an office for you to work in

Hundreds of thousands of workers to face HMRC tax change from April

Many taxpayers are missing out on HMRC pension allowances and other ways to cut their tax bill, and experts advise leaving time to avoid rushing to submit, or missing the deadline altogether.

Many taxpayers are missing out on HMRC pension allowances and other ways to cut their tax bill, and experts advise leaving time to avoid rushing to submit, or missing the deadline altogether.

HMRC pension loophole millions are missing out on as key deadline looms

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves poses outside 11 Downing Street, London, with her ministerial red box, as thousands call for the HMRC personal allowance to rise to £20,000

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves poses outside 11 Downing Street, London, with her ministerial red box, as thousands call for the HMRC personal allowance to rise to £20,000

HMRC responds to calls for personal allowance to increase to £20,000

There's a fresh warning for eBay, Vinted and Etsy sellers who don't report profits over £1000 to HMRC

There's a fresh warning for eBay, Vinted and Etsy sellers who don't report profits over £1000 to HMRC

HMRC handing out fines for Vinted and eBay sellers this January says tax expert

Workers in the UK are missing out on millions in Pension Tax Relief following HMRC changes

Workers in the UK are missing out on millions in Pension Tax Relief following HMRC changes

Warning as workers missing out on millions in Pension Tax Relief following changes

If you fail to file your tax return within three months of the HMRC deadline, you'll incur additional penalties of £10 daily, up to a maximum of £900.

If you fail to file your tax return within three months of the HMRC deadline, you'll incur additional penalties of £10 daily, up to a maximum of £900.

HMRC warns millions of 'fast approaching' deadline with £900 fine

Most directors don't realize that HMRC really encourage you to throw a Christmas party, says an accountant

Most directors don't realize that HMRC really encourage you to throw a Christmas party, says an accountant

HMRC 'secret festive loophole' tax free £150 Christmas boost for all workers

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves poses outside 11 Downing Street, London, with her ministerial red box, before delivering her Budget in the House of Commons, which included a policy which could increase the personal allowance of pensioners

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves poses outside 11 Downing Street, London, with her ministerial red box, before delivering her Budget in the House of Commons, which included a policy which could increase the personal allowance of pensioners

Department for Works and Pensions

HMRC Income tax personal allowance could rise just for pensioners

An accountancy expert has shared an HMRC warning for Instagram, YouTube and TikTok users of 'costly penalties' as many content creators are missing paying tax they didn't know they owed

An accountancy expert has shared an HMRC warning for Instagram, YouTube and TikTok users of 'costly penalties' as many content creators are missing paying tax they didn't know they owed

HMRC warning for Instagram, YouTube and TikTok users of 'costly penalties'

Vinted, eBay and Etsy sellers are at risk of going under criminal investigation as HMRC invests £40m in additional resources to find tax avoiders

Vinted, eBay and Etsy sellers are at risk of going under criminal investigation as HMRC invests £40m in additional resources to find tax avoiders

HMRC warning as fines handed out for Vinted and eBay users

The HMRC Income tax personal allowance could rise to £20,000 after fresh calls in a new petition

The HMRC Income tax personal allowance could rise to £20,000 after fresh calls in a new petition

HMRC Income tax personal allowance could rise to £20,000 after fresh calls

Could your teen put some money towards a car? HMRC is urging people to c heck to see if they are owed thousands of pounds as more than £1bn is still unclaimed

Could your teen put some money towards a car? HMRC is urging people to c heck to see if they are owed thousands of pounds as more than £1bn is still unclaimed

HMRC is urging Wiltshire residents to check if they are owed £2200 in new alert

Last year, HMRC collected a record £7.5 billion.

Last year, HMRC collected a record £7.5 billion.

HMRC set to punish UK Swindon households who 'didn't realise' tax rule

HMRC has announced a change to Child Benefit eligibility which will see more teens eligible for the first time

HMRC has announced a change to Child Benefit eligibility which will see more teens eligible for the first time

HMRC announces change to Child Benefit eligibility starting on September 1

Millions of people will receive their essential financial support before the August bank holiday weekend, as the Government has confirmed that benefit payments will be brought forward to Friday 22 August

Millions of people will receive their essential financial support before the August bank holiday weekend, as the Government has confirmed that benefit payments will be brought forward to Friday 22 August

Millions in Wiltshire to receive DWP benefit payments ahead of August bank holiday

Can HMRC see what you sell on eBay, Vinted, Etsy and facebook marketplace - an expert shares how to avoid any issues

Can HMRC see what you sell on eBay, Vinted, Etsy and facebook marketplace - an expert shares how to avoid any issues

Can HMRC see eBay, Vinted and Etsy sales? We asked a tax expert

Last year, HMRC collected a record £7.5 billion.

Last year, HMRC collected a record £7.5 billion.

HMRC set to punish thousands of UK households who 'didn't realise' rule

HMRC is offering families a £7500 boost from next month with applications open now

HMRC is offering families a £7500 boost from next month with applications open now

HMRC is offering families a £7500 boost next month - applications open now

HMRC and the DWP have issued updates for families on Child Benefit, and a reminder about a key deadline this month for teens

HMRC and the DWP have issued updates for families on Child Benefit, and a reminder about a key deadline this month for teens

HMRC issues update on Child Benefit changes due this month

Take time off to look after kids? You could be owed thousands

Take time off to look after kids? You could be owed thousands

Take time off work to look after children? You may be due thousands of pounds

Parents of teens and adults are being reminded by HMRC to apply for retrospective National Insurance credits that could add £100,000 to a state pension

Parents of teens and adults are being reminded by HMRC to apply for retrospective National Insurance credits that could add £100,000 to a state pension

Have kids aged 15 - 46? HMRC could owe you thousands

There's good news for home workers with payment for HMRC to cover work expenses.

There's good news for home workers with payment for HMRC to cover work expenses.

HMRC home working expenses you can claim back now - and for the last four years

HMRC is bringing in its 'most significant change to Self Assessment since 1997' with Making Tax Digital - here's what you need to know

HMRC is bringing in its 'most significant change to Self Assessment since 1997' with Making Tax Digital - here's what you need to know

HMRC introduces 'most significant change' since 1997'

HMRC is bringing in its 'most significant change to Self Assessment since 1997' with Making Tax Digital - here's what you need to know

HMRC is bringing in its 'most significant change to Self Assessment since 1997' with Making Tax Digital - here's what you need to know

HMRC introduces 'most significant change to Self Assessment since 1997'