End of tax year: 7 things to check NOW that affect everything from savings to pensions

The end of the tax year - sometimes known as the “financial year” - is fast approaching.

Unlike the traditional calendar year, the tax year doesn’t run from January to December - instead, it always starts on April 6 and ends on April 5 the following year.

Most tax allowances and reliefs run during the tax year, affecting everything from your savings to your pension.