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Updated on 7 October 2026

How to check your payslip for signs of payroll fraud

HMRC have published new guidance to help workers spot payroll fraud. It will be particularly relevant to agency workers, temporary workers and contractors, including people paid through umbrella companies. Here we explain what payroll fraud is, what to check and why what is missing from your ...

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Updated on 14 July 2026

Do you need to file a Self Assessment tax return if you have no tax to pay?

Many people assume that a Self Assessment tax return is only required if tax is due. However, this is a common misunderstanding that can lead to unexpected penalties from HMRC. In this article, we look at when a tax return may be required and what to do if you have failed to report income ...

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Updated on 9 June 2026

The new GOV.UK chatbot – can you rely on it for tax information?

GOV.UK Chat – a new AI powered chatbot – launched last month and is said to help people access government information more easily. But can you actually rely on it for tax information? In this article we explain what it does, explore how reliable it is, and set out some things to bear in mind if you ...

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