The Latest Breaking News from HMRC

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.

Evening Standard · Apr 14

Is AI helping or hindering R&D tax credits?

AI is shaping how businesses grow and innovate.

TechRadar · Apr 14

Thousands missing out on £144 million in tax refunds due to common mistake

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The Independent UK · Apr 13

Some taxpayers may face £180 hit after personal allowance shake-up

Changes to the tax allowance system will impact certain individuals

The Independent UK · Apr 9

Your State Pension Could Soon Be Taxed — Here's What The £23 Gap Means

The full new state pension is just £23 short of the £12,570 personal allowance, frozen by the Treasury until April 2031 as millions more face tax.

International Business Times UK · Apr 9

UK Couples Miss Out On Up To £1,260 Marriage Allowance Tax Relief: Here's How To Claim Your Share

An estimated 2.4 million UK couples are not claiming HMRC's marriage allowance, missing up to £252 a year or £1,260 when backdated.

International Business Times UK · Apr 9

Pressure on UK government to automatically release child trust funds at 21

An estimated 750,000 young adults are missing out, according to HMRC data

The Independent UK · Apr 7

Calls grow for UK government to automatically release child trust funds at 21

State-funded savings accounts set up for children at birth going unclaimed, with £1.5bn estimated to be sitting in bank accounts

The Guardian - UK · Apr 7

HMRC £50,000 Tax Rule Starts April 2026 as Questions Grow Over Who Needs to Pay

Discover how the new Making Tax Digital for Income Tax affects UK self-employed workers and landlords with income above £50,000, starting April 2026.

International Business Times UK · Apr 6

How to know if you need to declare your earnings when selling on Vinted, eBay or Etsy

Ahead of your spring clearout, here’s when you’ll need to declare your earnings to HMRC

The Independent UK · Mar 31