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.
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…
If you are leaving the UK in the 2025/26 tax year find out if you are owed a leaving the UK tax rebate…
HMRC research finds that 24% of the surveyed landlords had an intention to sell some of their rental properties within the next year. Find out more about the reasons why and other research results…
The National Minimum Wage increased in April 2025. Understand your entitlement under the NMW so you are paid fairly…
Are you paying tax on your pension income? Find out how to claim a tax rebate if you have overpaid…
Do you claim Universal Credit? You could claim bonuses worth up to £25 a month through the Help to Save Scheme…
Have you previously opted out of claiming child benefit? Find out if you are eligible to restart it!
Do you sell on eBay? Find out when you should declare your income and pay tax…
Making tax digital comes into force for many landlords in April 2026. Find out how to adapt with proper planning and the right tools…
We are pleased to share that the Tax Rebate Services news blog has been recognised as one of the Top 100 Tax Blogs by Feedspot…
Are you a Landlord? The Spring Statement 2025 has clarified some crucial aspects of the MTD rollout for landlords, including revised implementation dates, updated income thresholds, and new exemptions…
Many English local authorities are preparing to increase council tax for second homeowners starting April 2025…
HMRC plans to increase the Income Tax Self Assessment (ITSA) reporting threshold for trading income from £1,000 to £3,000.
The marriage tax allowance is available to some married couples and civil partners. Find out if you are eligible to claim so you can reduce your tax bill…
Is your Council Tax going up in April? Find out if your council tax bill will increase in the 2025/26 tax year…
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 has disclosed that over 11.5 million taxpayers were able to meet the Self Assessment deadline and submit their 2023/2024 tax return on time…
To avoid overpayments of tax paid on pension lump sums HMRC is changing the way their tax coding process works…
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 is reminding people of the importance of completing their 2023/2024 tax return and paying their taxes on time…
