The Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG) has welcomed a decision by HMRC that will make it easier for taxpayers to file a paper tax return.

The dividend allowance has reduced significantly in recent times, and from 6 April 2024 is only £500. Anyone who receives dividends of more than £500 in a tax year will now have to pay tax on that income, unless their total income falls below the normal tax free personal allowance.But are HMRC ...

HMRC are currently sending out P800 tax calculations to certain people who paid tax under Pay As You Earn in the 2023/24 tax year. If you receive a P800 showing that you have paid too much tax, you will be due a repayment. But beware – the way HMRC issue repayments to most people has recently ...

Some parents and carers who claimed child benefit before May 2000 may have missed out on Home Responsibilities Protection (HRP), a scheme designed to protect their state pension entitlement. HMRC are writing to people who they think might be affected to explain how they can check and claim for ...

Please note: this news article was originally published on 8 July 2024 and was updated on 26 July 2024 following confirmation from HMRC that they will write to affected taxpayers. HMRC have admitted that a processing error occurred with voluntary class 2 National Insurance contributions (NICs) ...

Are you approaching the age of 18, or have you recently turned 18? You might have had a Child Trust Fund set up for you shortly after you were born. You are able to access this when you turn 18. Here we look at what Child Trust Funds are, and the various ways you can search for yours if you or your ...