March 12, 2026
Tax

Savers paying tax on interest quadruples as frozen allowances bite

The number of people paying tax on their savings income is set to quadruple in just four years, according to data by AJ Bell. In a Freedom of Information request made to HM Revenue & Customs, it revealed that 2.64mn people are expected to be hit with tax on their savings in the 2025/26 tax

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Pensioners warned ‘act within month’ to avoid winter fuel payment ‘tax headache’

Pensioners who earn more than £35,000 of taxable income face being paid the cash sum – which is £200 or £300 – but will have to pay it back All pensioners will get the winter fuel payment but some will have to pay it back to the DWP(Image: Getty Images) State pensioners have been warned

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Will I face a capital gains tax bill on sale of my home because I have a lodger? – The Irish Times

I live alone in a house that I own. However, for the past few years I have taken in a lodger to help pay the bills. It is not an issue right now but I am wondering what this will mean if I sell the house in the future. I do not think they come

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Money blog: Pensioners who earn over £35,000 told to act to avoid ‘tax headache’ | Money News

Pensioners who earn more than £35,000 can avoid a “tax headache” by opting out of the winter fuel payment, a leading tax advice firm says. Most people of state pension age get the payment of between £100 and £300 towards heating bills automatically, but if your income is more than £35,000, HMRC will take it

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DWP will give state pensioners £5,740 tax-free and there is no means-testing

Attendance Allowance is a benefit from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) for people of State Pension age and over. It’s not means-tested so it doesn’t matter what other money you get 17:12, 04 Aug 2025Updated 17:12, 04 Aug 2025 DWP giving state pensioners £5,740 tax-free which isn’t means-tested [stock image] State pensioners are

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Council tax bills in worst hit areas set to rise by £500 in the next four years

Council tax bills in some parts of the UK could rise by as much as £500 by 2029/30, according to analysis of government plans. There will be 28 areas where bills will be over £3,000 in 2029/30, the TaxPayers’ Alliance has found, with bills for Band D – the middle of the council tax bands

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Ten legal ways to pay less tax including the saving method that’s free and easy – and our tips could save YOU £1,000s

NO ONE likes handing over their hard-earned money to the taxman – but could you be giving away too much? You don’t need to be rich to cut your tax bill as there are plenty of tricks to reduce how much you pay now, regardless of your income. Top money journalist Holly Mead explains how.

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MTD for Income Tax: The 2026 readiness guide

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD ITSA) is no longer a distant policy. After several delays, the regime begins its phased introduction in April 2026, reshaping how self-employment and property income is reported to HMRC. The first group affected will be individuals with combined annual income from these sources exceeding £50,000, followed by those

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Thousands of Brits to get letter from HMRC after new tax rule comes into force

Most people can earn some interest from their savings without paying tax, but you could have your tax code changed if you go over your allowance. Here’s what you need to know HMRC changing tax codes for some people who have savings accounts HMRC is changing the tax code for some savers who have reached

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what does it mean for tax-free thresholds? – The Irish Times

Could you clarify a passing comment that you made in your article last week. You used the phrase “by blood”. Are you drawing a distinction with uncle or aunt by marriage versus an uncle or aunt “by blood”? In other words, are you saying that a child can inherit under Class B from their parent’s

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