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Tax

Posts tagged with "tax"

4 August 2021 in Scams

Vehicle tax phishing emails remain a threat

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Fraudsters continue to use fake vehicle tax emails as a means to obtain sensitive information. Here are some examples to keep an eye out for.

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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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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…)

14 December 2017 in Money

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?

(more about Scotland’s Budget…)

8 March 2017 in Money

Budget 2017: what’s your view?

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Budget 2017

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?

(more on 2017 Budget…)

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…)

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…)

9 May 2016 in Money, Motoring

Your views on the new car tax rules

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Car tax

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…

(more on car tax…)

1 April 2016 in Money, Motoring

How will the changes to car tax affect you?

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Car monopoly

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.

(more on car tax…)

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)

19 October 2015 in Home & Energy, Money

Scam watch: the council tax band ruse

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Council tax

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.

(more about council tax scams…)

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