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?
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Have you completed your tax return yet?
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Scotland’s Budget: will you be affected?
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Scotland’s Finance Secretary delivers his draft Budget on Thursday 14 December. We predict what might be announced, based on Nicola Sturgeon’s proposals – will you be affected if we’re right?
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Budget 2017: what’s your view?
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The Chancellor has given his first Spring Budget today and maybe, as expected, we’re left waiting for his Autumn Budget to see any big changes. So what do you make of the announcements?
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Can you carry out probate yourself?
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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…)
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Are you struggling with your tax return?
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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…)
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Update: We busted another council tax refund scam
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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.
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Hold on HMRC – how much is this costing us?
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£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.
Your views on the new car tax rules
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We recently debated the changes to car tax, which come into force from April 2017. A number of you weren’t so keen on the changes…
How will the changes to car tax affect you?
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New Vehicle Excise Duty rules come into effect a year from today. Better known as car tax, the new rules will appear to some hybrid car owners as a cringe worthy April Fools’ piece.
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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…
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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.
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Scam watch: the council tax band ruse
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If you were in the wrong band for council tax would you need to pay a company to reclaim the refund? No – but scammers would convince you otherwise.
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Can your bank answer basic tax questions?
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You’d think calling your bank to talk about your savings would prove fruitful, but Britain’s biggest banks showed a woeful lack of up to date knowledge about tax on savings in our investigation.
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What does the Summer Budget mean for you?
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This afternoon, the Chancellor delivered his second Budget speech of 2015 – and the first of a wholly Conservative government for nearly 20 years. So what is in it and how will it affect you?