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Thousands of pensioners receive HMRC tax refunds of up to £106,900
Pensions
Around 60,000 pension savers claimed HMRC refunds in the 2023/24 tax year.
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Child Benefit payments set to end for some parents next week unless action taken
Child benefits
Some parents will need to update their claim if their child is continuing in full-time education.
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Etsy, Vinted and eBay users need to be aware of HMRC penalties when selling items
HMRC
Those who make over 30 sales a year on these sites need be aware of the HRMC's current rules.
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State Pension boost of £300 each year for people looking after grandchildren
State Pension
Older people could boost their State Pension by more than £6,000 over a typical 20-year retirement.
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UK Government announces ‘major clampdown’ on Child Benefit to save £350 million
Child benefits
A new specialist team is expected to stop over £350 million in Child Benefit fraud and error over the next five years.
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HMRC issues urgent money warning to millions of taxpayers across the UK
Personal finance
More than 47,000 reports of fake tax refund claims have been made to HMRC in the last year.
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New call to increase Personal Allowance to £15,597 to help people boost finances
Personal finance
The Personal Allowance has been frozen at £12,570 since 2021 and will remain at that level until April 2028.
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Scottish parents urged to extend Child Benefit claim online to ensure payments do not stop
Child benefits
Online claims for Child Benefit need to be updated by August 31.
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Parents urged to claim £2,000 top-up to help with childcare costs over new school year
Child benefits
HMRC's tax-free scheme can help parents pay for childcare costs during term-time and during school holidays.
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DWP confirms State Pension and benefit payment changes due to bank holiday next week
Benefits
DWP, HMRC and Social Security Scotland have announced changes to payments scheduled for August 25.
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New calls to exempt people from paying National Insurance Contributions after 35 years
State Pension
A new online petition is urging the UK Government to change the current policy on National Insurance deductions.
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Retirement expert issues new payment warning to people nearing State Pension age
State Pension
The State Pension can form the main source of income for many people in retirement.
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Millions more people on low income eligible for UK Government bonus of up to £1,200
Benefits
Three million people claiming certain benefits can now take advantage of the Help to Save scheme.
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Child Benefit payment warning to parents ahead of important deadline this month
Child benefits
Some parents will need to update their claim if their child is continuing in full-time education.
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Millions of people over State Pension age set to pay tax in retirement this year
State Pension
HMRC estimates 8.7 million pensioners will pay tax for the 2025/26 financial year.
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New HMRC income tax change set to start next April
Personal finance
The launch on April 6, 2026 will mark a significant and time-saving change for certain people in how to report income to HMRC.
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State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other benefit payment dates changing this month
Benefits
Full list of benefits set to be affected by a bank holiday later this month.
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People withdrawing cash from pension pot could be due tax refund of around £3,800
Pensions
More than 13,000 tax refund forms were processed between April and June.
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HMRC encouraging working families to save money by signing up to Tax-Free Childcare
Childcare
Tax-Free Childcare means they can save up to £2000 annually for each child up to the age of 11, and £4000 for a disabled child up to the age of 16, when they are paying for their childcare.
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All Scottish taxpayers issued HMRC alert over common email scam
HMRC
Advice has been issued to all taxpayers, as emails are doing the rounds claiming to be from HMRC and telling people they're owed money - but it's far from the case
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Check for unclaimed benefits as DWP confirms no cost of living payments this year
Benefits
Setting aside 10 minutes could boost your income before the end of summer.
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State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other benefit payment date changes due next month
State Pension
Full list of benefits set to be affected by a bank holiday next month.
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People working past State Pension age this year due wages boost from employer - how to claim
State Pension
Simple way older people planning to stay in work after reaching State Pension age can boost wages
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New online Pay As You Earn service helps people take control of tax affairs
Taxes
The service will make it simpler and easier to check and update their income, allowances, reliefs and expenses.
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