Income tax

Chancellor of Prime Minister Andy Burnham embracing the Exchequer John Healey after delivering his budget in the House of Commons, Westminster.

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Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as HMRC has warned 1.1 million sole traders and landlords to prepare for Making Tax Digital, which becomes mandatory for those with turnover above £30,000 from April 2027.

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as HMRC has warned 1.1 million sole traders and landlords to prepare for Making Tax Digital, which becomes mandatory for those with turnover above £30,000 from April 2027.

HMRC warning to 1.1m people earning £30,000 as major tax change is just months away

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey flanked by members of the cabinet. If a petition reaches 100,000 signatures, it is considered for a debate in the house of commons.

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey flanked by members of the cabinet. If a petition reaches 100,000 signatures, it is considered for a debate in the house of commons.

Taxpayers have days left to back £18,000 HMRC tax-free personal allowance call

Households are being urged to make three HMRC checks that could uncover hundreds or even thousands of pounds in overpaid tax.

Households are being urged to make three HMRC checks that could uncover hundreds or even thousands of pounds in overpaid tax.

You could be owed thousands by HMRC without realising it - here's how to reclaim

Newly appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as HMRC has refunded more than £50m to around 12,500 pension savers.

Newly appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as HMRC has refunded more than £50m to around 12,500 pension savers.

HMRC pays back almost £4,000 each to thousands of pension savers after new guidance

HMRC has reminded more than 864,000 sole traders and landlords they have until August 7 to submit their first Making Tax Digital quarterly update.

HMRC has reminded more than 864,000 sole traders and landlords they have until August 7 to submit their first Making Tax Digital quarterly update.

HMRC issues deadline warning to 864,000 taxpayers with just two weeks left to act

HMRC is now consulting on plans to make millions of self-employed workers, landlords and side hustlers pay tax earlier through major Self Assessment reforms.

HMRC is now consulting on plans to make millions of self-employed workers, landlords and side hustlers pay tax earlier through major Self Assessment reforms.

HMRC's biggest Self Assessment shake-up in decades could change how millions pay tax

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has suggested the frozen £12,570 Income Tax personal allowance is on his radar after saying it was a key issue raised by voters.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has suggested the frozen £12,570 Income Tax personal allowance is on his radar after saying it was a key issue raised by voters.

Andy Burnham hints frozen £12,570 Income Tax personal allowance could increase

A major pension tax change will be debated in Parliament on 15 June after a petition calling for higher allowances reached 119,000 signatures.

A major pension tax change will be debated in Parliament on 15 June after a petition calling for higher allowances reached 119,000 signatures.

Pension tax bombshell to be debated by MPs next month to double personal allowance

Millions could be on the wrong tax code without realising, potentially paying too much or too little tax. Here’s how to check your payslip.

Millions could be on the wrong tax code without realising, potentially paying too much or too little tax. Here’s how to check your payslip.

Are you on the wrong HMRC tax code? Millions could be overpaying without realising

Learn what counts as taxable pension income, how much you can take tax-free, and how to check your pension tax with HMRC

Learn what counts as taxable pension income, how much you can take tax-free, and how to check your pension tax with HMRC

Are you paying too much tax on your pension? Here’s how to find out from HMRC

Searches for “Making Tax Digital” have surged 614% ahead of a major HMRC tax rule change in April.

Searches for “Making Tax Digital” have surged 614% ahead of a major HMRC tax rule change in April.

860,000 workers face a new HMRC tax system in April - here's what it means

You could be owed up to £3,000 from HMRC. Check five overlooked claims including mileage, subscriptions, tools, SSP and holiday pay.

You could be owed up to £3,000 from HMRC. Check five overlooked claims including mileage, subscriptions, tools, SSP and holiday pay.

HMRC refunds due as millions missing out on cash rebates of up to £3000

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has said there will be changes to how pensioners pay tax as the state pension exceeds the personal allowance threshold, expected to happen next year

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has said there will be changes to how pensioners pay tax as the state pension exceeds the personal allowance threshold, expected to happen next year

HMRC statement after calls to double Personal Allowance for pensioners hits 45,000

Plans to freeze personal allowance amount to 'stealthy' tax rises for workers

Plans to freeze personal allowance amount to 'stealthy' tax rises for workers

Plans to freeze personal allowance amount to 'stealthy' tax rises for workers

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves will not increase Income Tax in her November budget, despite initial speculation

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves will not increase Income Tax in her November budget, despite initial speculation

Income Tax will not go up in the budget as Rachel Reeves keeps manifesto pledge

Check your P60 and see if you are owed thousands - employers sent them out on May 31

Check your P60 and see if you are owed thousands - employers sent them out on May 31

Check your P60 and see if you are owed thousands - here's how

MPs will debate a petition to raise the HMRC income tax personal allowance threshold from £12,570 to £20,000 next month

MPs will debate a petition to raise the HMRC income tax personal allowance threshold from £12,570 to £20,000 next month

HMRC Income tax personal allowance rise to be debated by MPs next month

HMRC is bringing in its 'most significant change to Self Assessment since 1997' with Making Tax Digital - here's what you need to know

HMRC is bringing in its 'most significant change to Self Assessment since 1997' with Making Tax Digital - here's what you need to know

HMRC introduces 'most significant change to Self Assessment since 1997'

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves will now hear a debate on raising the personal allowance threshold as thousands more pensioners will now pay tax on their state pension

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves will now hear a debate on raising the personal allowance threshold as thousands more pensioners will now pay tax on their state pension

Thousands more will now have to pay tax on their state pensions

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves will be among MPs to hear the debate on raising the HMRC income tax personal allowance from £12750 to £20000 following a petition, signed by thousands of people

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves will be among MPs to hear the debate on raising the HMRC income tax personal allowance from £12750 to £20000 following a petition, signed by thousands of people

HMRC Income tax personal allowance petition to be debated in Parliament

What is your HMRC personal allowance, and when does it renew for 2025?

What is your HMRC personal allowance, and when does it renew for 2025?

What is the HMRC Personal Tax Allowance, and how much is it each year?

Martin Lewis from Money Saving Expert has shared advice on savings tax interest

Martin Lewis from Money Saving Expert has shared advice on savings tax interest

Martin Lewis' good news for anyone with under £20,000 in savings