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.
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…
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…
Discover the best tax-efficient ways to save for your child in 2025/26. Compare Junior ISAs, Premium Bonds, child pensions and more. Start building their future today.
Planning to move abroad? Use our UK expat tax checklist to sort your tax affairs before leaving. 10 essential steps to avoid penalties and claim what you’re owed…
Discover electric car tax benefits for UK employees in 2025/26. Learn about low BiK rates, salary sacrifice savings, free home charging, and workplace perks.
Learn how to file your first tax return in the UK. Get registration steps, deadlines, allowable expenses, and payment options for self assessment success.
Over 11.48 million taxpayers filed their tax return 2024/25 by the 31 January deadline. Find out what happened on deadline day and what to do if you missed it.
Understand how redundancy pay is taxed. Learn about the £30,000 tax-free threshold, what payments are taxable, and how to claim a tax refund.
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.
When does Making Tax Digital start for Landlords? Find out your deadline and the steps you can take to prepare….
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…
Are you making money using AI? Find out when AI-assisted income becomes taxable and how the £1,000 trading allowance applies to digital services…
Landlords must renew gas safety certificates by law. Find out how often and how to claim back tax relief on the cost…
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.
Self assessment deadline 31 January 2026 is approaching. Get last-minute tax return tips, avoid penalties and claim your rebate…
Learn how to read your UK payslip correctly. Understand tax codes, National Insurance, and deductions. Spot errors and claim what you’re owed…
Making Tax Digital (MTD) for UK landlords living overseas will be mandatory from April 2026. Learn how to prepare with UWM accountant, Jonathan Myers…
Starting Your First Job? Here’s What Every New UK Taxpayer Needs to Know in 2026…
