HMRC to Begin Issuing £100 Fines as Self-Assessment Deadline Approaches Friday, January 16, 2026 hmrc selfassessment taxreturns fines deadline selfemployed taxpenalties childbenefit incometax taxhelp HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is set to start issuing £100 fines in just two weeks to those who miss the self-assessment tax return deadline. Millions of self-employed individuals and higher earners across the UK are urged to … Read More
HMRC Offers Additional £3,130 Tax-Free Allowance for Legally Blind UK Residents Tuesday, December 9, 2025 hmrc blindness taxallowance personalallowance uktax disabilitybenefits sightimpairment taxrelief blindpersonsallowance incometax UK taxpayers who are legally blind can increase their tax-free Personal Allowance from the standard £12,570 up to £16,960. Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) provides an additional Blind Person’s Allowance of £3,130, … Read More
HMRC Increases Tax-Free Personal Allowance by £1,260 for Eligible UK Couples Friday, December 5, 2025 hmrc tax allowance marriageallowance personalallowance taxsavings couples uktax taxcode incometax UK couples can enhance their tax-free income by utilizing the Marriage Allowance, which allows one partner to transfer a portion of their unused personal allowance to the other. Although the Personal Allowance has been steady … Read More
State Pensioners to Avoid Tax Bills Despite Rising Income Thresholds Friday, November 28, 2025 statepension tax hmrc pensions incometax martinlewis rachelreeves triplelock taxreturn pensioners State pensioners are being reassured they will not face income tax bills as their state pension rises, despite some “edge cases” potentially falling within HMRC’s remit. The state pension is scheduled to … Read More
How Much Could an Income Tax Hike Cost You After Labour’s Autumn Budget? Saturday, November 22, 2025 incometax labour budget taxincrease ukeconomy keirstarmer ajbell publicpolicy pmqs taxpayers Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has left the door open for a potential increase in income tax in the upcoming Autumn Budget, despite the party’s manifesto promise not to raise income tax, VAT, or national insurance … Read More
HMRC Advises UK Households to Call Between 8am and 9am for High Income Child Benefit Queries Thursday, November 20, 2025 hmrc childbenefit tax hicbc paye selfassessment ukgovernment incometax taxhelp taxcode HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has reminded UK households to follow an 8am to 9am calling rule when reaching out to their helpline. This guidance comes in response to enquiries related to the High Income Child Benefit Charge … Read More