26 h. ago DWP 'proactive data checks' alert as bank account powers come in

Investigators will check the eligibility for people on three benefits

Economics

3 d. ago State pensioners may need to fill in HMRC form after key date

Payment rates for the state pension increase each year

Politics

3 d. ago Drivers can pay HMRC 'too much tax' if they fail to do one thing

An alert has been issued to drivers who may be unknowingly paying too much tax; however, there's a simple way you can reclaim it from HMRC if you're eligable to do so

Economics

4 d. ago AWS outage: UK banks, finance services and tools hit as internet goes down

Brits may face delays accessing apps, online services, and financial platforms today 📉

Economics

7 d. ago HMRC Winter Fuel Payment warning for people with income over £35,000

Some people could find themselves owing HMRC money due to the Winter Fuel Payment

Events

7 d. ago HMRC to begin taking money from bank accounts in bid to close £47bn tax gap

Tax authorities resume use of power after it was paused during pandemic

Economics

7 d. ago People urged not to miss tax deadline this month or face hefty HMRC fine

Advice Direct Scotland provides free and confidential help with tax returns.

Events

7 d. ago HMRC warns people working from home ‘don’t get caught out’ as it highlights key red flag

People working from home can be eligible to claim work expenses, but accepting bad advice could mean they have to pay HMRC instead, with the tax office urging people to recognise the warning signs

Events

8 d. ago DWP update over new powers to take money straight from your bank account

The DWP will also be able to view people's bank statements

Economics

1 week ago HMRC tells parents to not forget about extra support this autumn

Help available is worth up to £2,000 per child annually

Politics

1 week ago HMRC confirms £300 bank account deductions for certain state pensioners

The new Winter Fuel Payment system is in place this year and will see some pensioners initially handed money - but they will not get to keep it

Economics

2 w. ago HMRC alert to workers who fail to report four key life changes

Not reporting four key life changes to the tax authority could increase your bill by up to 100% in some instances

Events

2 w. ago Brits issued vital HMRC alert as money could be taken from bank accounts

A HMRC alert has been issued as money could be taken directly from your bank account. A rule change means there are some vital things you need to know

Economics

2 w. ago HMRC urges families in Scotland not to miss out on £2,000 childcare top

Some 34,200 families in Scotland are currently saving money on childcare costs through the HMRC scheme.

Society

2 w. ago Half want to abolish inheritance tax, even though only 1 in 20 will pay it

It comes as pensions are set to be included in inheritance tax calculations from 2027 under Labour plans, with further changes possible in the upcoming Budget.

Economics

2 w. ago HMRC wants people born between certain years to claim over £2,000

HMRC wants those who are eligible to 'cash in their stash'

Economics

2 w. ago Two million pensioners could have to repay up to £300 to HMRC

HMRC is set to reclaim the money owed through tax, rather than direct from bank accounts

Economics

2 w. ago My wife is due a full state pension so why does HMRC want £179 more in National Insurance?

My wife has had an HMRC letter saying 'Self employed class 2 national insurance contribution due'. To the unsuspecting it looks like a tax demand.

Economics

2 w. ago HMRC tax codes explained as digit change could see you paying too much

Tax codes are used by employers or pension providers to work out how much Income Tax to take

Economics

2 w. ago DWP and HMRC payment dates for October, including state pension

Millions of people get regular payments from the DWP and HMRC

Economics