UK Tax News and HMRC Updates
Welcome to the Tax Rebate Services news hub. We track what's changing in UK tax and what it means for your money. You'll find HMRC tax code updates, Self Assessment deadlines, Budget announcements, rebate rule changes and live scam alerts. Every article is written in plain English for PAYE employees, self-employed workers, landlords, company directors and pensioners.
VAT on domestic electricity bills is being scrapped, dropping from 5% to 0% for six months, Prime Minister Andy Burnham has confirmed, […]
HMRC has apologised for a State Pension tax error dating back to 2010, telling the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee that […]
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax became mandatory on 6 April 2026 for sole traders and landlords with qualifying income over £50,000, […]
Tax questions have become one of the most common uses of GOV.UK Chat, the government’s new AI assistant, since testing began, according […]
If you receive any taxable benefits from your employer — a company car, private medical insurance, gym membership, beneficial loans — then […]
TaxAid has won a top tax award after helping 20,000+ people in poverty. Find out where to get free tax help in the UK as 2026 changes bite.
The AMAP rate rises from 45p to 55p per mile, backdated to April 2026. Find out how to claim mileage tax relief at the new rate.
HMRC’s Tax Confident website launched in March 2026 to explain tax in plain English. See what it covers and the reliefs accountants say it leaves out.
Received an HMRC BADR letter in 2026? What the £1m lifetime limit nudge letters mean and the 30-day deadline business owners need to know.
The DWP is reassessing 200,000+ Carer’s Allowance overpayment cases after the Sayce Review found systemic failures. See if you could get a refund.
HMRC penalties for 2026/27 cover late filing, late payment, failure to notify and more. Find out the rates and how to avoid fines.
HMRC is pursuing up to 700,000 people over tax avoidance, backed by a new whistleblower reward of up to 30%. Find out who is affected and what to do next.
Statutory Sick Pay changed on 6 April 2026 with day one payment and no earnings limit. Find out how the SSP reforms affect UK employees.
MTD for Income Tax launched on 6 April 2026. The first quarterly update deadline is 7 August 2026. Find out what landlords and sole traders need to do.
HMRC changes April 2026 hit dividends, MTD, BADR, umbrella pay and inheritance tax in one day. See which rules apply to you and what to check now.
Does making tax digital change when you pay tax? Find out why your 31 January and 31 July payment dates stay the same under MTD for Income Tax.
Find out the dividend tax rates 2026/27, how much more you may pay, what HMRC now requires directors to disclose, and how to report dividend income correctly.
Find out what can you do with the HMRC app — from checking your tax code and claiming a refund to managing Child Benefit and viewing your State Pension forecast.
Received a P800 and not sure if it’s real? Find out how to spot a fake P800 letter, what genuine HMRC correspondence looks like, and what to do next.
Your P800 may not match your records — find out why HMRC gets P800s wrong, what causes the error, and how to dispute a P800 with confidence.
When someone dies, their tax affairs still need sorting. Learn how to notify HMRC, claim overpaid tax refunds, file final returns, and transfer Marriage Allowance…
Learn why P45 problems cause emergency tax deductions. Find out what to do when your employer won’t provide a P45 and how to claim a tax refund.
Your P11D contains the figures HMRC uses to tax your company benefits. When those figures are wrong, you pay the wrong amount of tax. Find out how to check yours…
Have you received a Simple Assessment from HMRC? Find out about the common errors that trigger incorrect demands, and the verification steps that could save you money.
