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It was with great sadness that TaxAid learned of the death of David Brodie OBE who founded the charity in 1992. We, and the tens of thousands of people who have been helped subsequently, will always remain grateful for his vision and dedication. Our thoughts are with David’s family.
Some taxpayers are starting with Making Tax Digital in 2026. And, for those taxpayers, 7th August 2026 is an important date to remember. Who does this apply to? In 2026, this applies to sole traders or landlords with turnover (gross income before expenses) over £50,000 on their 2024/25 tax returns. This income can come from either self-employment or property, or both. You
If you submit a tax return every year, this one is for you. You may have a payment to make to HMRC by 31st July 2026. This is one to note if you’re self-employed. Or if you have rental income. It’s the ‘second payment on account’. A payment towards the tax year that ended in April 2026. You should
We are delighted to announce that Leon Ward will be joining TaxAid as our CEO in October. Leon is currently the CEO of the charity Money Ready and brings to TaxAid a strong track record of leading and growing organisations driven by their purpose, developing services that meet the needs of beneficiaries, and securing the resources and
We’re proud to announce that we have won the 2025-2026 Award for Outstanding Contribution to Taxation by a Not-for-profit Organisation at Tolley’s Taxation Awards. This award recognises the impact our team has had on people who are struggling to manage their tax alone. Last year, we helped over 20,000 people in financial poverty with their tax problems. We reduced their tax liability by over £1.44
April 6 2026 sees the start of a new tax year – which means some tax rules will change. While we work to get our website up to date, we run through the changes and how they might affect you.
TaxAid volunteer Lesley Neumann tells us about her career, family life and what it’s like volunteering at TaxAid.
Emma has dyslexia and finds using online services difficult. After her son’s father died, she became a single mother. She had to sell the family home. Her and her son moved into a one-bedroom flat. A couple of years later she became self-employed, carrying out work such as gardening, cleaning and childcare.
Imagine you’re a stay-at-home dad, looking after two children. Your only income is occasional low-paid gigs as a musician.
Then a tax bill arrives. For £16,000.
Anyone can lose their job. And anyone can experience mental health issues. For Anil, they both happened. In quick succession. Then a tax bill arrived.
The deadline for submitting your online tax return, Saturday 31 January, is fast approaching – but there’s no need to panic. We’ve got a handy guide to where you can get help and information to help you file your tax return on time.
As the year begins, our experts look ahead to how last autumn’s budget may affect the people TaxAid supports – and the challenges many will face.
