HM Revenue and Customs
The latest news, updates and opinions on HM Revenue and Customs from the expert team here at MoneyWeek
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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.
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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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.
By Holly Thomas Published
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How to limit how much of your Christmas bonus goes to the taxmanIt'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
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Over 1 million pay 45% rate of income tax as fiscal drag bitesHundreds of thousands more people are being pushed into the additional rate tax band by fiscal drag
By Sam Walker Published
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Pension tax refunds: how to get your money back if you have been overchargedThousands of retirees recovered more than £48.5 million in overpaid tax from flexible pension withdrawals in the third quarter of 2025. Are you due a pension tax refund?
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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Child Trust Funds: Could £2,242 of unclaimed money be waiting for you?More than £1.5 billion is sitting in unclaimed savings accounts belonging to 18-23 year olds. Here is how to track down lost Child Trust Funds
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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11 reasons you need to register for self-assessment before 5 OctoberThere are lots of reasons why you may need to register for self-assessment. But you’ll need to act fast to meet the 5 October deadline
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Simple assessment explained as millions brace for unexpected tax billsIncreasing numbers of people could get letters from HMRC saying they owe more tax due to frozen thresholds, under a system known as simple assessment. Here is what it means for you.
By Marc Shoffman Published
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What are wealth taxes and would they work in Britain?The Treasury is short of cash and mulling over how it can get its hands on more money to plug the gap. Could wealth taxes do the trick?
By Simon Wilson Published
