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.
CARF is now live in the UK, requiring crypto exchanges to report all trades to HMRC. Find out how the new rules affect your Self Assessment.
Hundreds of millions in UK rebates and reductions go unclaimed each year. Find out which tax refunds, discounts and reliefs to claim in 2026.
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.
A Capital Gains Tax Self Assessment adjustment may be needed on 2024/25 returns after the 30 October 2024 rate change. See how to claim a refund.
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.
Child Benefit rises to £27.05 a week from April 2026, but frozen HICBC thresholds mean higher earners still face a clawback. Find out how it works.
Around 178,000 HMRC tax rebate cheques went uncashed in 2024-25, worth just over £800 each. Find out why, what to do if yours expired, and how to switch to bank transfer.
Find out why overtime can lead to overpaid tax, which PAYE scenarios HMRC won’t fix automatically, and how to reclaim an overtime tax rebate UK.
Making tax digital for CIS subcontractors changes your reporting to HMRC from annual to quarterly. Find out what this means for your year-end CIS refund.
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.
Mileage allowance for self-employed workers explained — flat rate vs actual costs, qualifying journeys, record-keeping, and how to claim on Self Assessment.
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.
Avoid the fundraising process mistakes that slow down your raise. Learn how a virtual data room keeps due diligence fast, secure, and investor-ready.
UK tax guide for bank nurses and healthcare workers. Covers IR35, umbrella companies, mileage claims, professional fees and pension rules.
Find out how to claim a universal credit tax refund from HMRC, which route to use, what records you need, and how long the process may take.
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.
Find out when a P45 means you have overpaid tax, how to claim a refund in-year or after April, and which HMRC form to use.
Weighing up company car vs car allowance for tax in the UK? Discover how each option affects your take-home pay and find out which could suit you best.
The working from home tax relief will be abolished from 6 April 2026. Make sure you claim for the last four tax years from HMRC to avoid losing out…
Find out how a second job affects your 1257L tax code, why your personal allowance can only be used once, and which tax code your second employer may apply.
Discover ways to increase your tax-free personal allowance in the UK. Learn about Blind Person’s Allowance, Marriage Allowance, and strategies for high earners.
Delivery drivers can claim tax relief on mileage, phone costs, and vehicle expenses. Self-employed or PAYE—find out what you can claim and how to do it…
