29 h. ago HMRC reminds pensioners of £30,000 rule as 'it could be tax avoidance'

You could be breaking HMRC rules depending on how you manage your pension

Economics

31 h. ago HMRC urges people to check if they’re owed £473 and says 'find out how'

HMRC previously revealed that it expected to send around four million P800 tax refund letters between June and August - and has now issued a new reminder

Economics

51 h. ago HMRC faces backlash with calls to scrap upcoming tax changes

The UK Government says that by keeping digital records throughout the year, sole traders and landlords will save hours previously spent gathering information at tax return time

Politics

54 h. ago New calls to stop HMRC income tax change due to start in April

The digital tax launch on April 6, 2026 will mark a significant and time-saving change in how to report income to HMRC.

Politics

3 d. ago HMRC issues alert over letters that entitle people to £473 on average

HMRC is urging Brits to keep an eye out as the final letters will be hitting doormats in the next two months and could reveal they are due a tax refund

Economics

3 d. ago Full list of people who need to register for Self Assessment before deadline this weekend

People earning over £1000 per year in additional income will need to register for Self-Assessment by October 5.

Events

3 d. ago House sales edged up by 2% annually in August – HMRC figures

The market remains sensitive to economic events, housing market experts said.

Politics

4 d. ago HMRC handing out £1,200 bonus to claimants on one DWP benefit but there's a catch

HM Revenue and Customs is giving a bonus payment worth up to 1,200 to people on Universal Credit, and this is how you can claim yours - but it isn't as easy as it sounds.

Economics

4 d. ago Finance expert explains considerations and pitfalls when planning a career break

Research for Canada Life has indicated that a quarter of people have already taken some type of extended leave.

Politics

6 d. ago HMRC tax warning for anyone with a side hustle that earns them more than £1,000

MoneyMagpie Editor and financial expert Vicky Parry warns those with a side hustle to be aware of common tax mistakes

Events

6 d. ago HMRC issues urgent warning to anyone with a National Insurance number

You could be exposing yourself to potential scams

Events

6 d. ago HMRC targets millions of pensioners as major perk is set to be lost

The state pension is set to overtake the personal allowance limit, the point at which someone starts paying income tax, in 2027 - making all pensioners eligible for income tax

Economics

6 d. ago Bank accounts to be 'directly debited' under new rule clampdown

HMRC is restarting a programme that allows it to directly recover money owed from debtors' bank accounts - and there are some major changes compared to how it used to work

Economics

7 d. ago HMRC to directly debit bank accounts for four reasons starting this week

The HMRC has restarted a programme which allows it to recover money owed directly from people's bank accounts, and has issued guidance on who will be targeted by the new rules

Economics

7 d. ago HMRC taking money direct from bank accounts and ISAs 'from this week'

The Government said it would restart a programme this September 2025 which allows it to recover money owed directly from debtors' bank accounts

Economics

7 d. ago 11 tax codes on payslips that reveal if HMRC owes you a refund – check if you’re due £1,000s before Christmas

WORKERS can scour their payslips to discover if they are due a tax refund that could be worth thousands of pounds. If your tax code is wrong, you may be paying more than you need to, and you'll likely be owed money back. Your tax code is usually a mixture of letters and numbers -...

Economics

8 d. ago HMRC can now take money direct from your bank account as new powers kick in

HM Revenue & Customs will be able to take money from people's accounts in a move called ‘draconian’ by tax experts, with anyone owing over £1,000 at risk of their bank paying the taxman directly

Economics

9 d. ago HMRC can now take money directly from your bank if you haven't paid tax

HM Revenue & Customs will be able to dip into bank accounts and Isas to recover tax directly from those who choose not to pay a bill.

Economics

9 d. ago HMRC can now take money DIRECT from your bank account or Isa if you haven't paid taxes

HM Revenue & Customs will be able to dip into bank accounts and Isas to recover tax directly from those who choose not to pay a bill.

Economics

9 d. ago HMRC reinstating powers to recover tax directly from people's bank accounts

The Direct Recovery of Debts (DRD) is used when a person or business can afford to pay their dues but chooses not to, according to the government department

Economics