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.
HMRC documented over 170,000 fraudulent incidents in the year ending 31 July 2025. Find out how to avoid being caught out by a tax scam letter, email or phone call…
HMRC has launched a new digital service designed to revolutionise how approximately 35 million taxpayers manage their tax affairs. Find out how you can use it to save time today…
HMRC has officially announced the permanent closure of its free online filing service for company tax returns and annual accounts. Find out if you are affected and how to prepare…
With Universal Credit payments increasing by 1.7% as of April 2025 some universal credit claimants will start getting their initial higher amount from June…
Starting from June 2025, HMRC are sending out Simple Assessments to collect income tax that they believe is owed from the 24/25 tax year…
If you have income from savings and have income from employment or a pension you might get a new tax code to deduct more tax from your pay…
Making Tax Digital is HMRC’s initiative to modernise the tax system. How will it impact your income from self employment or property?
HMRC announce almost 60,000 employees who have suffered financial losses will receive repayments exceeding £7.4 million…
The National Minimum Wage increased in April 2025. Understand your entitlement under the NMW so you are paid fairly…
Do you claim Universal Credit? You could claim bonuses worth up to £25 a month through the Help to Save Scheme…
Car Tax is being changed from April 2025 for many drivers. Find out if you will need to pay more Car Road Tax in the new tax year…
HMRC is reminding people what classes as online trading to ensure taxable income is submitted on a tax return for the 2023/24 tax year…
HMRC has warned UK taxpayers of scams leading up to the January 2025 self-assessment deadline. Find out what to look out for and how to report suspicious communication to HMRC…
Rachel Reeves has increased the capital gains tax rates from October 30th 2024. Both basic rate and higher rate taxpayers will pay a higher rate of CGT on sales of assets other than property…
The government has announced increases to the National Living Wage and the National Minimum Wage from April 2025…
The government might be considering increasing employers National Insurance Contributions in the Budget on the 30th October 2024.
The IFS have reported that the Chancellor should consider a reform of capital gains tax in the upcoming budget to boost revenue and economic growth…
Stamp duty thresholds are set to change on 31st March 2025. Find out what the new stamp duty thresholds will mean for your next house purchase…
Is Captial Gains Tax Going Up? There is speculation that it could be increased in the October Budget…
HMRC are sending out reminder letters to individuals who they believe may owe tax on gains made by selling cryptocurrency or a crypto asset…
HMRC has introduced a MTD ITSA pilot for tax agents who have self employed clients…
HMRC has released company car statistics from 2022/2023 tax year showing a 40,000 increase in users…
Complaints to HMRC have increased due to poor customer service and phoneline waiting times…
The capital gains tax allowance has changed from April 2024. Find out how much your captial gains tax allowance is in the 2024/2025 tax year.
