20 h. ago New call for all people over State Pension age to get a Council Tax discount

A new online petition is calling for people on the State Pension to be exempt from paying Council Tax.

Economics

64 h. ago HMRC update as new pension tax relief changes start this month

HMRC has new rules when it comes to claiming pension tax relief, requiring everyone to evidence their claim for higher amounts

Economics

4 d. ago Expert names three common pension mistakes that could cost you over £40,000

Ahead of the autumn budget and the potential pension tax changes, there are three things you should be considering to ensure you are not missing out on pension savings

Economics

5 d. ago Drake London Update to Start Week 2 Practice Is Huge Sigh of Relief

Drake London Update to Start Week 2 Practice Is Huge Sigh of Relief  ATL All Day

Politics

5 d. ago State pension 'tax exempt' Treasury update as MPs demand more answers

Rachel Reeves response to calls was not sufficient, MP committee ruled as pensioners face increased tax raids

Economics

8 d. ago Are we heading for an' Omnishambles Budget'? Warning to Rachel Reeves  over demolishing pension tax relief

Overhauling pension tax relief to cut the amount going to better paid taxpayers would cause uproar and also harm lower paid workers, warns a new study.

Events

1 week ago Sharp rise in UK pension lump sum withdrawals over tax concerns

Signs that savers are preparing for possible changes to rules on retirement funds in November Budget

Economics

2 w. ago Drivers face major update as HMRC rule change hits this month

HMRC is rolling out the new advisory fuel rates this month, with changes due to impact petrol, diesel and electric cars this month

Events

2 w. ago How much state pension could rise as some could be forced to pay tax

The state pension is set to increase in April 2026 based on the triple lock guarantee

Economics

2 w. ago Thousands get £10k after excessive tax charges on pension withdrawal

New analysis from Royal London shows that around 60,000 pension savers claimed refunds in the 2023-24 tax year

Economics

2 w. ago Older people with health issues could boost annual State Pension by up to £5,740

Attendance Allowance and Pension Age Disability Payment are tax-free benefits worth either £73.90 or £110.40 each week.

Economics

3 w. ago Brit pensioners issued urgent 'overcharge' warning as £100k could be given back

A handful of people in the UK were given a refund worth more than £100,000 after being overcharged tax on their pension withdrawals, new analysis shows

Events

3 w. ago HMRC giving payouts of up to £100,000 to people who have paid too much tax

You risk being charged emergency tax if HMRC treats your first pension withdrawal as if it will continue to be paid each month

Economics

3 w. ago Thousands of pensioners receive HMRC tax refunds of up to £106,900

Around 60,000 pension savers claimed HMRC refunds in the 2023/24 tax year.

Economics

3 w. ago I delayed taking my state pension so why have I received a tax demand for last year? STEVE WEBB replies

My request to end the deferral seems to have prompted the DWP system to write to the tax office, giving them wrong information about when I started taking my pension.

Economics

3 w. ago Thousands of pensioners claim £10,000 each in overcharged tax

The HMRC figures reveal that about £1.4 billion has been refunded since 2015

Economics

3 w. ago Thousands of OAPs get payouts of more than £10,000 after pension tax blunder

HMRC figures obtained through a Freedom of Information request show an increase in the number of refunds claimed in 2023-24. A handful of people were refunded more than £100,000.

Economics

3 w. ago HMRC tightens control over pension tax relief claims by higher earners

Authority plans to ask more taxpayers for evidence to support their claims

Economics

3 w. ago Rachel Reeves: will Chancellor scrap tax free pension lump sums

Older savers could see more of their pensions taxed as the Treasury explores new limits 💸

Economics

3 w. ago State pension tax alert as these claimants are just £600 away from HMRC bill

Payment rates for the state pension go up each April

Economics