Income Tax

Thinking of gifting income to a spouse or partner? HMRC’s settlements rules may still tax it as your own.

The settlements legislation is contained in s.624 ITTOIA 2005. The legislation seeks to

From 2024, platforms like eBay, Vinted and Airbnb must report seller data to HMRC, so check your tax responsibilities.

If you sell goods or services on a digital platform it is important to

The letters in your tax code indicate whether you are entitled to the annual tax-free personal allowance. These codes are updated each year and help employers calculate how much tax should be deducted

Income Tax applies to earnings, pensions, savings, dividends and more, with different bands across the UK nations.

Individuals can be liable to Income Tax at any age. There are special rules to stop

From April 2026, the self-employed and landlords must use MTD for IT, but exemptions may apply in limited cases.

If you are self-employed or a landlord with income over £50,000, you will need to

If you cannot pay your tax bill, it’s crucial to contact HMRC as soon as possible. They may offer support through a Time to Pay arrangement, allowing you to repay your debt in instalments based on

HMRC’s Time to Pay lets eligible taxpayers spread tax bills over time, avoiding immediate enforcement.

If you owe tax to HMRC, you may be able to set up an online ‘Time to Pay’ payment plan

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for IT) will become mandatory in phases from April 2026. If you are self-employed or a landlord earning over £50,000 you need to be prepared for digital record

New digital services have been launched that aim to make filing and managing tax returns quicker and less stressful.

These improvements are part of HMRC’s Transformation Roadmap, which sets out over

Need to help a relative or friend with tax? HMRC’s Trusted Helper service makes it quick and easy to support someone online. Whether it is checking Income Tax, updating their personal details or