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Updated on 10 March 2025

HMRC industrial action 23 December to 16 May

HMRC previously announced that Industrial action would impact some HMRC employer helplines between 23 December 2024 and 14 March 2025. This has now been extended to 16 May 2025 HMRC say they have robust plans in place to ensure they continue delivering critical services. 

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Updated on 6 March 2025

Act now to maximise your state pension entitlement!

If you have gaps in your National Insurance record, it can make a big difference to the amount of state pension you receive – whether you are already claiming it, or it’s still a long way in the future. For a limited time, certain people are able to pay voluntary contributions to fill gaps in their ...

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Updated on 11 February 2025

LITRG launch new payslip audit service for umbrella workers

If you are employed through an umbrella company, it may be useful for you to know that you can now request a free ‘payslip audit’ via our website. This will be carried out by special software developed by compliance and technology firm SafeRec, who have kindly provided LITRG with free access to the ...

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Updated on 7 February 2025

How to get a P85 tax refund when you leave the UK

There is a lot of confusion around how to get a P85 tax refund. Do HMRC make bank transfers for these refunds? Can HMRC send them overseas? If you have come from overseas to work in the UK on a short-term or seasonal basis, you may be wondering how you can get any P85 tax refund you are due when ...

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Updated on 27 January 2025

Gig economy: Act now to check your tax position

The Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG) has published new guidance1 to help people making money through online platforms to use their ‘seller information statements’ to check their tax position and complete a January tax return if necessary. 

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