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Published on 7 August 2024

Have you received a simple assessment letter from HMRC?

HMRC are sending simple assessment letters to about 560,000 taxpayers over the next few months. This number includes 140,000 pensioners. For many, this will be the first time they have received a simple assessment letter.In this article, we explain more about simple assessment and what you need to ...

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Published on 1 August 2024

Understanding taxes: empowerment and engagement

Taxes are an integral part of our lives; most of us pay tax, whether income tax, council tax or VAT on things we buy. Taxes also play an important role in shaping the infrastructure of our society. Yet, there is sometimes a lack of understanding and awareness of taxes and how the tax system works ...

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Published on 24 July 2024

Marriage allowance and the importance of timing

The marriage allowance (also known as the transferable tax allowance for married couples and civil partners) allows you to give up some of your personal allowance to provide a tax credit for your spouse or civil partner. This can reduce the amount of tax that they pay. The timing of your claim can ...

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