How council tax works
If you live in the UK, you normally have to pay council tax, but the cost differs depending on where you live. Here is everything you need to know about council tax.
How do I gift money without being taxed?
You may be able to give away money without paying tax, but it depends on whom it goes to and how much you give. Here is what you need to know about gifting money without paying tax.
How do you claim tax back?
Paying tax is a fact of life for most of us, but it is surprisingly easy to pay too much and leave yourself out of pocket. Here is how to claim tax back from HMRC.
How is inheritance taxed?
Inheritance tax is undoubtedly one of the most unpopular taxes in the UK, yet for the vast majority of people there is nothing to pay. So what exactly is Inheritance Tax? Here is what you need to know.
Help to Work scheme: 2 minute guide
Could the Help to Work scheme help you out of long-term unemployment, or do you have other options? Here's what you need to know.
Are you paying too much tax?
Thousands of people across the UK are paying more tax than they need to, are you one of them? We explain how to check and challenge your tax code.
Gifting money to your children: FAQs
Helping your children out financially is something most parents would like to do, but you need to be careful they don't end up giving it away to the tax man. Here's what you need to know.
Are you paying too much council tax?
If your home is in the wrong council tax band you could be paying too much and may even be eligible for a refund. Here is what you need to know.
Claiming disability benefits & financial support
Disability can mean both a drop in your income and an increase in the cost of living. This guide sets out how to claim disability benefits for help with your day to day costs.
What do the Child Benefit changes mean for your finances?
Child Benefit rules have changed and you may now need to pay back some or even all of your benefit to the taxman. We examine how the changes affect you and if there is anything you can do to keep your Child Benefit.
The Warm Home Discount Scheme: are you missing out on £140?
You could benefit from the expansion on the Warm Home Discount Scheme this year meaning there'll be no reason to fret about the rising cost of heating. We look at how not to miss out if you're eligible.
What is Universal Credit?
The government are rolling out a host of changes to the benefit system centred on a Universal Credit that incorporates a host of existing benefits. Here's how the plans could affect your finances.
What benefits are you entitled to?
We explain how to find out what financial assistance you're entitled to, and how to claim the benefits you're owed.
What is Air Passenger Duty and can you claim your money back?
Air Passenger Duty on flights for children up to 15 years old has been scrapped. If you have already paid for flights you may need to claim this money back: here is how.
Your tax credit renewal questions answered
When the time comes to renew your tax credits, you need to make sure HMRC have their facts straight or you could get caught out. Here is what you need to do and why.
A beginner's guide to self assessment
The deadline for submitting your online self assessment tax return is approaching fast. Here is what you need to know to file your return on time.
Inheritance tax: the basics
Inheritance tax is paid on any assets you leave to family or friends when you die, we explain what you need to know and how to avoid it altogether.