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The Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) and HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have seen an increase in ads from tax repayment agents and have concerns that despite prior warnings, there are still some breaking the rules. The Enforcement Notice sets tells advertisers that they must ensure they are not misleading the public through their ads. … Continue reading Enforcement Notice on repayment agent ads
Couples who are married or in a civil partnership are being urged by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to spend just 30 seconds to see if they can claim Marriage Allowance and boost their finances by up to £252 a year. By using HMRC’s online Marriage Allowance calculator during Talk Money Week, couples can find … Continue reading Marriage Allowance: find out if you could be better off in just 30 seconds
Individuals may claim the marriage allowance through their online Personal Tax Account. For those who are a little tech savvy with web browsers, to apply is relatively straight forward. Repayment agents who actively push tax rebate service in social media have been generally found to charge high fees retaining a sizeable share of the tax … Continue reading New Marriage Allowance form made available
Now we are in the new tax year, it may be a suitable time to check your tax code. Millions of employees are probably not on the tax code that is appropriate to them. If your annual earnings are under £100,000, then you are likely to be entitled to an amount of free pay of … Continue reading Want to check your tax code?
Eligible married couples or people in a civil partnership could reduce their tax by up to £252 a year by signing up to Marriage Allowance. At the height of the wedding season, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding married couples and people in civil partnerships to put extra cash at the top of their … Continue reading Couples urged to ‘say yes’ to Marriage Allowance proposal
We have all seen them, constant advertising to claim marriage tax allowance rebates, or tax reliefs for working from home. Some almost convince that they are promoted by or are associated with HM Revenue and Customs, when the reality is that they neither approved nor partners of HMRC. ‘Which’, the consumer organisation, refer to some … Continue reading Consultation launched to tackle tax rebate reprobates
HM Revenue and Customs claim to want to make it as easy as possible for individuals and their family to claim any benefits, credits and allowances that they might be entitled to. They have pulled together a list of all support they can offer. Check what financial help you can get from HMRC Find out … Continue reading Check what financial help you can get from HMRC
In light of reports of problems from taxpayers that are increasing in both number and seriousness, the Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG) is calling on HMRC to stop accepting deeds of assignment at face value with immediate effect and also to revisit historic deeds in certain cases where questions are raised about their validity. … Continue reading Campaigners call for urgent action on diversion of tax refunds
People are losing out on hundreds of pounds after being enticed into using third-party companies to claim tax rebates instead of going directly to HMRC, according to Which? In a survey of over 4,000 people, the consumer champion found one in five (22%) had been contacted by a tax refund company, heard of one by … Continue reading Tax refund companies under fire for high fees
Major changes to the way marriages in England and Wales are registered are being introduced to help modernise the system. From 4th May 2021, a single electronic marriage register will be created to make the system simpler and more efficient. It will also correct a historic anomaly to allow for the names of both parents … Continue reading Improvements introduced to marriage registration system
As part of the governments transparency measures, details of employers who have claimed Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme grants have been listed with bands of overall claim amount. Now individuals can check on their Personal Tax Account whether their employer made a Job Retention Scheme claim using their details. Have you been furloughed? You can now … Continue reading Check if your employer claimed furlough for you
Married couples and people in civil partnerships could be eligible for Marriage Allowance and reduce their tax by up to £250 each year. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is encouraging married couples and people in civil partnerships to sign up for a tax break this year. Marriage Allowance offers individuals the chance to transfer part … Continue reading Give your loved one a tax break this Valentine’s Day
S&C by PSP (c)2019 It is thought that millions of qualifying couples are missing out and have not applied for their marriage tax allowance. If one of the couple have reduced income due to family commitments or for other reasons, then this allowance may benefit you. Please note that you can apply for the marriage … Continue reading Marriage Allowance