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Hmrc

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7 December 2020 in Scams

Self Assessment tax returns: scammers posing as HMRC

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With the deadline for self assessment tax filing approaching on 31 January 2021, HMRC has issued a scam warning. Here’s what you need to be wary of.

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4 June 2019 in Money

Listen to this HMRC scam voicemail

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The news that HMRC is to crack down on ‘number-spoofing’ is timely – here’s a scam voicemail I received just last week. Have you been contacted?

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29 January 2018 in Money

Have you completed your tax return yet?

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Our research reveals that some people spend an entire working day on their tax returns. As the 31 January deadline looms, are you turning your tax return into an unnecessary ordeal?

(more about tax return deadline…)

17 January 2017 in Money

Can you carry out probate yourself?

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will and probate

Navigating your way through the probate process can be daunting, especially when you’re grieving the death of a loved one. But with a little bit of guidance, you can do it without the need for a solicitor. (more on probate…)

13 January 2017 in Money

Are you struggling with your tax return?

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Tax return

There’s just over a fortnight before the 31 January deadline for filing your 2015/16 tax return and paying any money you owe. But if you’re finding it tricky, don’t panic – help is at hand. (more on filing a tax return…)

19 October 2016 in Home & Energy, Money

Update: We busted another council tax refund scam

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scam

You’ve received a text or email from ‘HMRC’ telling you you’re due a tax refund. It may look legitimate, but chances are it’s a scam.

(more on tax scams…)

27 August 2016 in Money

Do you understand your state pension forecast?

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Pension pot savings

Following a Which? investigation into state pension forecasts it’s clear to us that the Department for Work and Pensions still has improvements to make. (more on state pension forecasts…)

25 May 2016 in Money

Hold on HMRC – how much is this costing us?

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Time is money

£97m is the estimated cost to callers trying to get through to HM Revenue & Customs for tax help and advice last year. Is it acceptable? We think not.

(more on HMRC costs…)

27 January 2016 in Money

Have you done your tax return yet?

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January 31st (yes, that’s this Sunday) is the last day to submit your 2015 self-assessment tax return. Have you cut it fine this year? Don’t worry, all is not lost…

(more about the tax return deadline…)

17 December 2015 in Money

Is this the UK’s slowest helpline?

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As the deadline for self-assessment tax returns looms we embarked on our annual check-up on HMRC helpline waiting times. The results are in, and it looks like lengthy waits could be in store for you.

(more on HMRC)

11 May 2015 in Money

How long have HMRC helplines kept you waiting?

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Person making phone call

You’re still facing long waiting times and having your call cut off when phoning Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs – that’s clear from the stories you’ve told us. So we’re starting a poll to find out how long you’ve waited.

(more about HMRC helplines …)

26 January 2015 in Money

Tax scams target self-assessment deadline

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Have you been exposed to a scam? Our new research shows over half of you have. So with tax return deadlines looming, it’s worth brushing up on how to steer clear…

(more about tax return scams)

15 December 2014 in Money

Have HMRC helplines left you hanging on?

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It’s true that Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs gets a lot of calls (60m a year) but, even so, our findings paint a less than flattering picture. Have you been left hanging on the phone by HMRC?

(more about HMRC…)

9 January 2013 in Money

Tax return deadline: are you late for a very important date?

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Lots of different clock faces

Are you one of the 10m people who have to complete their self-assessment tax return? According to HMRC, around 1,500 committed people actually submitted their tax return on Christmas Day!

(more about your tax return…)

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