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When is the self-assessment tax return deadline?
If you are self-employed, rent out a property or earn income from savings or investments, you may need to complete a self-assessment tax return. We run through the deadlines you need to know about
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What are money market funds?
Money market funds, favoured by cautious investors, have soared in popularity lately. We explore how they work and how they can boost your savings
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Two million taxpayers to be hit by £100k tax trap by 2026/27
Frozen thresholds mean more people than ever are set to pay an effective income tax rate of 60% as their earnings increase beyond £100,000. We look at why, as well as how you can avoid being caught in the trap.
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Do you still have to file a tax return if you don’t owe any tax?
Even if you do not owe the taxman any money, failure to complete and submit your tax return could result in a penalty costing you up to £1,600.
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Child Benefit: how it works, eligibility criteria and how to claim
Child Benefit is worth hundreds of pounds per year and claiming it can help build up your state pension entitlement but there are tax pitfalls. We look at who is eligible and how to get the payment
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13 tax changes in 2026 – which taxes are going up?
As 2026 gets underway, we look at what lies ahead in terms of changes to tax rates and allowances this year and how it will affect you.
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How to limit how much of your Christmas bonus goes to the taxman
It's Christmas bonus season but the boosted pay packet may mean much of your hard-earned reward ends up with HMRC instead of in your pocket
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Over 1 million pay 45% rate of income tax as fiscal drag bites
Hundreds of thousands more people are being pushed into the additional rate tax band by fiscal drag
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'I've used my annual ISA allowance. How can I shield my savings from tax?'
As millions face paying tax on savings interest, we explore how to protect your money from the taxman. If you've used up your ISA allowance, we look at the other tax-efficient options.
