For years, Susan tried relentlessly to resolve a tax problem on her own. Each attempt left her more stressed and uncertain, as she felt she was only making things worse. In 2018/19, Susan received a notice of underpayment of Income Tax for £1,461. She thought the issue came from changing
Despite not owning a computer, and struggling to fully understand her tax return forms, Tess diligently prepared her own tax returns for several years. Overpaying tax She had an annual income of less than £10,000, which was made up of her state pension, a small additional pension, and some self-employment
Paul was charged £1,300 in late filing penalties – on earnings of £902.77. He had no spare money to cover this tax bill and no idea what to do next.
In early 2023, Katy, a dedicated care worker from Southwark, found herself facing a financial crisis. With no savings and no clear way forward, Katy was overwhelmed and deeply anxious.
HMRC are sending letters to approximately 100,000 taxpayers between 4 and 25 June who have been affected by a recent security attack, in which criminals used details they obtained from non-HMRC sources to impersonate individual taxpayers and access their online tax accounts. If you do not receive a letter, you
HMRC has discovered that many people wait until the last minute to file their Self Assessment tax returns because they have busy lifestyles and are ‘putting it off.’ The deadline to file for the 2024/25 tax year is 31 January 2026 but taxpayers don’t need to wait until then and
This email contains information about tax codes and links to HMRC’s online support services, including videos, articles, and online tools to help you find and check your new tax coding notice. A detailed guide to PAYE tax codes is also available on the TaxAid website at https://taxaid.org.uk/tax-information/employee-paye/paye-and-tax-codes Information about your
Completing a tax return can be a daunting task for many, but with proper preparation and an understanding of the process, it can be manageable. Here are our tips for completing your 2023-24 tax return: Gather documents for all of your sources of income. This can include a P60 from
Jeremiah was 88 years old. His vulnerabilities in addition to his age, meant he had had difficulty understanding his tax position and what he needed to do to resolve it.
