The Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG) is urging people to check their National Insurance record to see if they can boost their state pension entitlement before 5 April 2025.

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 ...

The 2023/24 self assessment online tax return deadline is 31st January 2025. If you have a tax return to complete online, but have not yet got started then it’s time to take action. In this article we share some hints and tips if you are feeling stuck and explain where you might find last minute ...

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 ...