13 h. ago HMRC confirms that new income tax rule change will start from next year

HMRC is encouraging people to sign up to a testing programme to prepare for the changed requirements to use Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax from April 6, 2026

Economics

30 h. ago HMRC confirms new income tax rule change starting from next year

HMRC has announced that sole traders and landlords with an income over £50,000 will be required to use Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax from April 6, 2026

Economics

41 h. ago HMRC will begin income tax overhaul for sole traders and landlords from next year

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax will be introduced in less than a year for sole traders and landlords with an income above £50,000, HMRC has confirmed

Politics

42 h. ago HMRC making 'significant change' to income tax with landlords and sole traders affected

HMRC is urging sole traders and landlords with a qualifying income to sign up to a testing programme and start preparing now as the new change will be introduced in less than a year

Politics

3 d. ago HMRC announce a 'significant' change that will affect certain people earning over £50,000

Eligible taxpayers are being encouraged to sign up to a testing programme to get ahead of the changes

Economics

3 d. ago New call for Council Tax discount for all people over State Pension age

An online petition is calling for State Pension incomes to be taken into account when calculating Council Tax bills.

Economics

3 d. ago Child Benefit change coming into force this year and HMRC will alert families

Families will soon have the option to pay the High Income Child Benefit Charge through their PAYE tax code - here is what you need to know

Society

8 d. ago Turnbull says negative gearing ‘examined by every government’ – as it happened

This blog is now closedPeter Dutton insists he ‘believes in climate change’ after refusing to say if impacts of global heating worseningAnywhere but Canberra: Australian voters on what matters to themInteractive guide to electorates in the Australian electionListen to the latest episode of our new narrative podcast series: GinaSee all our Australian election 2025 coverageGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastBoth parties claim victory in last night’s debateThe political reaction to last night’s debate is coming in thick and fast. No surprises here that the Liberals believe their leader Peter Dutton won with flying colours, while Labor has backed Albanese for the victory.I saw a very weak, indecisive Prime Minister and a very strong Opposition leader. And I was particularly blown away, Bridget, by the prime minister not fessing up that his own government modelled changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax with respect to homeownership.The prime minist...

Politics

8 d. ago Australia news live: Turnbull says negative gearing ‘examined by every government’; measles warning issued for greater Melbourne area

Follow today’s news liveAnywhere but Canberra: Australian voters on what matters to themInteractive guide to electorates in the Australian electionListen to the latest episode of our new narrative podcast series: GinaSee all our Australian election 2025 coverageGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastBoth parties claim victory in last night’s debateThe political reaction to last night’s debate is coming in thick and fast. No surprises here that the Liberals believe their leader Peter Dutton won with flying colours, while Labor has backed Albanese for the victory.I saw a very weak, indecisive Prime Minister and a very strong Opposition leader. And I was particularly blown away, Bridget, by the prime minister not fessing up that his own government modelled changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax with respect to homeownership.The prime minister says the government did not commission any advice on negative gearing or capital gains tax changes, but the t...

Events

1 week ago HMRC warns millions of parents claiming Child Benefit of major change

Many people who are due benefit payments from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) or HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) may see their benefits paid early this week

Events

1 week ago Silicon Six accused of avoiding nearly $300bn in taxes, new report says

Big Tech giants accused of having tax avoidance ‘hardwired’ into their infrastructures

Economics

1 week ago The ‘Silicon Six’ accused of avoiding nearly $300bn in taxes, new report says

Big Tech giants accused of having tax avoidance ‘hardwired’ into their infrastructures

Economics

1 week ago Top economist urges Reeves to raise basic rate of income tax for first time in 50 years

Institute for Fiscal Studies boss Paul Johnson warned Donald Trump’s trade war is ‘badly buffeting’ the UK economy

Economics

1 week ago HMRC makes £3,000 change to tax rules as households hit with £600 bill

The tax office will tweak the rules to allow you to earn £3,000 before you need to register to pay tax through the self-assessment system - but it doesn't mean you owe any less

Economics

1 week ago Some workers can get £18,570 tax free by using HMRC saving loophole

The government allows workers to earn up to £12,570 without paying income tax - but there is a way to increase this figure using a lesser-known HMRC tax loophole

Economics

1 week ago DWP confirms early State Pension and benefit payments for some people this week

Full list of DWP, HMRC and Social Security Scotland payments changes due to Easter bank holiday weekend.

Economics

2 w. ago Help to Save account: Universal Credit HMRC scheme change opens UK government cash eligibility to millions

Millions could be missing out on a generous government savings boost 💸

Economics

2 w. ago A single London constituency pays more income tax than the WHOLE of Northern Ireland... so how much does your local area give to HMRC?

The research showed how 67,000 taxpayers in Kensington & Bayswater paid £4.2billion in income tax in 2022-23.

Economics

2 w. ago Starmer’s economic reset must include an honest debate about income tax

Editorial: In this ‘new world order’ the UK should look towards the Commonwealth, the EU and other nations for further trading relationships

Economics

2 w. ago No state has ended personal income taxes since 1980, but Mississippi and Kentucky may change that

About 45 years have passed since a state last eliminated its income tax on wages and salaries

Events