New customers registering for HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) digital services can now sign-up using GOV.UK One Login. From today (9 February 2026), individual customers without an existing Government Gateway account will create a GOV.UK One Login using just an email address and password, instead of a 10-12…
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax
Find out how to use Making Tax Digital for Income Tax, including step by step guidance for sole traders, landlords, and their agents. Contents
Check if you need to tell HMRC about your income from online platforms
Check if you need to declare income from selling personal possessions, goods or services online, creating online content or renting out property using digital platforms. You may need to tell HMRC if you receive income through an online marketplace or…
Income Tax: Increasing the High Income Child Benefit Charge threshold
High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC) adjusted net income threshold will increase to £60,000, from 6 April 2024. For individuals with income above £80,000, the amount of the tax charge will equal the amount of the Child Benefit payment. …
Child Benefit rates go up on 6 April 2024.
Families with one child will now receive up to £1,331 a year – an annual increase of £83.20, and up to £881 a year per additional child – an annual increase of £54.60. There is no limit to how many…
UK’s principal mortgage lenders and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to agree support for people struggling with mortgage repayments.
The latest market indicators (FCA; UK Finance) show that mortgage arrears and defaults remain below pre-pandemic levels, which were themselves extremely low. The FCA reported 0.86% of total residential mortgage balances in arrears in the first quarter of 2023 which…
Families urged to boost their back-to-school budget with Tax-Free Childcare
With the new school term starting, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding families to open a Tax-Free Childcare account today to save up to £2,000 per child on their yearly childcare bills. Families can use their Tax-Free Childcare account…
Self Assessment customers can help themselves by filing their tax return early
Self Assessment customers could take advantage of four key benefits when filing their tax return early, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has revealed. The Self Assessment deadline for the 2022 to 2023 tax year is 31 January 2024. Customers who…
Self Assessment customers could be a target for fraudsters, HMRC warns
HMRC is urging Self Assessment customers to be alert to fraudsters and scams that ask for their personal information or bank details. Self Assessment customers, who are starting to think about their annual tax returns for the 2021 to 2022…
Prepare for the Health and Social Care Levy
Find out about the Health and Social Care Levy including how it might affect your National Insurance contributions. What the changes are and when they will affect you For tax year 6 April 2022 to 5 April 2023 Employer Class…