The 2026 Autumn Budget has set out a number of changes to the UK's tax and benefits landscape, with measures affecting individuals, families, businesses and employers. In this round-up, we explore some of the key announcements for those on lower incomes and explain what they mean in practical terms.

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 ...

The Low Earner’s Pension Payment is designed to address a difference in the amount of tax relief given to some people who save into a workplace pension because of the way their pension scheme operates. Starting this autumn, the service will initially be tested with a limited number of eligible ...

The Robin Williamson Grant Fund was set up thanks to a generous donation to the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) in recognition of the late Robin Williamson’s long service in supporting those on low incomes, who could not afford to pay for advice, with tax and related welfare problems. 

Are you self-employed or a landlord and know you need to use Making Tax Digital for income tax, but are not sure about signing up? Here are five things we think you should know about the sign-up process!

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 ...