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.

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. 

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 ...

In a press release issued on 23 January 2025, the Government announced ‘a new independent review into the Loan Charge’ to be led by Ray McCann. At the same time, HMRC published an operational briefing relating to the review.

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 ...

HMRC have made changes to some of the text messages they send out to taxpayers to help you recognise them as genuine.