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DWP Confirms No Tax for New or Basic State Pensioners Next Year

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has provided important reassurance for those receiving the New or Basic State Pension. Despite concerns over tax thresholds, pensioners whose income comes solely from these pensions …

By Rebecca Duffy · · 2 min read

Hmrc

Two Million State Pensioners Face Unwelcome HMRC Tax Demands

Recent data obtained through a Freedom of Information (FOI) request by Steve Webb, partner at LCP, reveals a significant increase in the number of people receiving end-of-year tax demands from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). …

By Rebecca Duffy · · 2 min read

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HMRC Raises Rent a Room Tax-Free Allowance to £7,500

HMRC has increased the Rent a Room tax-free personal allowance, allowing some households to earn up to £7,500 annually in rental income without paying tax. This scheme applies when renting out a furnished room or part of your …

By Rebecca Duffy · · 2 min read

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HMRC Repays Over £1.5bn to Pensioners Overtaxed on Withdrawals

Since the introduction of the Pension Freedom rules, HMRC has refunded more than £1.5 billion to pensioners who were overtaxed when accessing their own savings. This overtaxation error has affected tens of thousands of …

By Rebecca Duffy · · 2 min read