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.
The government has confirmed that banks, building societies and credit unions will be able to offer Help to Save accounts directly to […]
Tax questions have become one of the most common uses of GOV.UK Chat, the government’s new AI assistant, since testing began, according […]
An NHS nurse has been left repaying four years of tax refunds after handing her HMRC login to a colleague who filed […]
HMRC has opened a consultation on more timely Self Assessment payments that could see many taxpayers pay their tax bills closer to […]
Anyone who picked up new untaxed income during the 2025 to 2026 tax year — from a side hustle, a rental property, […]
Parliament’s cross-party Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee has called on the government to consult on alternatives to stamp duty by the […]
Hundreds of thousands of UK taxpayers are owed money by HMRC each year — and most don’t know which refund applies to […]
If you receive any taxable benefits from your employer — a company car, private medical insurance, gym membership, beneficial loans — then […]
The Self Assessment company directors 2025/26 new boxes rules mean that if you’re a UK director filing a tax return, you now […]
Around 100,000 PAYE employees have been contacted by HMRC about a new way to pay Child Benefit charge through PAYE rather than […]
Rental profits face higher tax rates than wages from 6 April 2027, when the UK government introduces a separate set of property […]
HMRC has published an official fraud warning about so-called “Bills of Exchange” being marketed as a way to wipe out tax debts […]
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a temporary VAT cut from 20% to 5% on children’s activities and family attractions, running from 25 […]
The EU’s FASTER Directive brings major changes to cross-border withholding tax relief. Sarah French of TaxTec explores the challenges and how to overcome them.
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.
HMRC tax code changes 2026 strip employment expenses and Gift Aid relief from PAYE codes from April. Check your code now to see if you’re owed a refund.
HMRC’s technical note confirms how unused pensions fall within inheritance tax from April 2027. Find out what’s changing and what families need to do
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.
Divorce and separation carry different financial consequences. Learn how each affects capital gains tax, pensions, inheritance, and your long-term position.
The UK State Pension age began rising from 66 to 67 in April 2026. Find out if the phased timetable affects your retirement date and pension income.
Switching to an electric taxi? Capital allowances, finance options, and charging costs explained to protect your cash flow.
