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Lower earning self-employed people ‘particularly likely to miss tax deadline’

Around 180,000 self-employed filers were late in 2023-24, of which around 94% were below basic or basic rate taxpayers, PensionBee said.

Evening Standard

Millions Could Miss Out On IRS Refunds From Pandemic Era — What Should You Do Before July 10 Deadline

A court ruling allows US taxpayers to reclaim pandemic-era penalties, but a little-known July 2026 deadline could limit claims. Awareness is low, and the process requires careful documentation.

International Business Times UK

Fraudster fugitive tracked down to Czech Republic after iPhone email signature blunder

Jurors were told Craig Rees submitted fraudulent Film Tax Relief and VAT claims

The Independent UK

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Check Your Post: HMRC Sends 1.5M Letters as Child Benefit Set to Stop for 16-Year-Olds on 31 August

HMRC is sending 1.5 million letters to parents, urging them to confirm their teenager's education plans to continue receiving Child Benefit beyond age 16.

International Business Times UK

UK home sales plunged by 41% annually in March – HMRC figures

The big annual decrease was distorted by the ending of a stamp duty holiday in 2025, which saw buyers rush to complete deals in March that year.

Evening Standard

UK house sales plunge by 41% year-on-year with one factor blamed for ‘distorting’ market

Around 104,070 properties were sold in March 2026

The Independent UK

Facing ERC Rejection? IRS Just Gave You More Time — Here's What It Means For Your Refund

The IRS has introduced an extension option for businesses with disallowed Employee Retention Credit claims, allowing more time to resolve disputes without losing potential refunds.

International Business Times UK

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Nearly two million more higher-rate taxpayers since start of decade

The rise has been driven by more people moving into the tax band thanks to the freeze on income thresholds.

Evening Standard

Rachel Reeves’s tax shake-up: time to plan ahead, from Isas to self-assessment

The chancellor’s changes will come into force in April 2027, affecting everyone from savers to landlords and sole traders. Experts advise you to act now

The Guardian - UK

HMRC To Contact Over 750,000 Young People About Unclaimed £2,200 Savings — How To Claim Yours

HMRC is writing to 21-year-olds about unclaimed Child Trust Funds worth £2,200 ($2,910) on average. Over 750,000 accounts remain untouched.

International Business Times UK

HMRC to send letters to thousands who could be owed more than £2,000

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The Independent UK

How to teach your children about money at different ages

From opening a tax-free savings account at birth to when to stop supporting, money decisions throughout a child’s life adds a vital skill

The Independent UK

Thousands of young people could get more than £2,000 in new HMRC trust fund drive

More than £1.5 billion is currently going unclaimed

The Independent UK

Campaign launched to reunite young Britons with forgotten savings accounts

HMRC is contacting 21-year-olds as part of a new awareness drive around lost child trust funds, with an average balance of £2,200

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The Independent UK

HMRC to contact 750k young Brits over unclaimed savings worth thousands

The Government said it is undertaking an awareness campaign for people to unlock their savings

The Independent UK

How to claim HMRC tax refund with nearly 750k Brits currently overpaying

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The Independent UK

Households urged to make HMRC checks as over 730,000 tax refunds go unclaimed

Hundreds of thousands of people are missing out on an average of £855

International Business Times UK

Surprise HMRC Letter Demands Cash Back Within 30 Days Causing Panic

A taxpayer was told to repay a pension tax refund years later, raising concerns about HMRC's power to revisit past payments.

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The Guardian - UK

UK to appeal against tax ruling cutting VAT on public electric car chargers to 5%

HMRC confirms it will fight London tax tribunal’s finding that it has been overcharging for years under the law

International Business Times UK

HMRC Wants Tax Money Back In 30 Days: Should You Repay Or Is It A Mistake?

UK taxpayers face unexpected HMRC demands for tax repayments years after refunds. Understanding the process and knowing how to respond can prevent additional costs or enforcement actions.

The Independent UK

Reform’s Richard Tice ‘happy to put things right’ after ‘he failed to pay £100k in corporation tax’

Mr Tice said last year Angela Rayner would resign if she had “any moral decency” after admitting to underpaying stamp duty

The Guardian - UK

The maternity and mortgage struggle of being self-employed: ‘It was overwhelming at times’

Buying a house or having a baby has turned into a financial nightmare for those who are their own boss

TechRadar

2026 is the year payroll stacks break, and AI must grow up

New regulations require AI-ready, resilient payroll systems now.

TechRadar

I tried 7 free MTD software – now I've ranked my top picks as a freelancer

A look at the best free Making Tax Digital (MTD) software ahead of the new tax rules' first submission in August 2026.

Evening Standard

Pensioners warned to watch out for scams as winter fuel payment recovery starts

Scammers may use the recovery process as a hook to use texts, emails and phone calls to target people, HM Revenue and Customs said.

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