As the deadline to submit tax returns online and pay outstanding bills from HMRC fast approaches, the financial pressures of the cost of living crisis make it even more important that people get the process right. Which? has shared its top tips to help consumers avoid incurring penalties and even shave money off their tax […]
Sam Richardson, Deputy Which? Money Editor, said: “Which? research has highlighted how people have lost hundreds of pounds after being lured in by third party companies to claim tax rebates only to be hit with hard to justify fees, so it’s good to see tougher rules in place to protect consumers. “For those with […]
As the impact of the cost of living crisis hits home for millions of people, Which? shares tips to help consumers shave money off their tax bills. There are lots of ways to reduce your tax bill legally, whether you’re an employee or self-employed, a landlord, investor or pensioner. Simple checks can boost your take-home […]
Jenny Ross, Which? Money Editor, said: “Our findings show just how time-consuming and laborious tax returns can be for many, so the sooner you can get started the better. “Waiving late filing and payment penalties will give many people more breathing space to manage their tax affairs, but you’ll still be charged interest if you […]
Britons will have spent 25 million hours filling in their tax returns this year, Which? has found, as its new research reveals that many people will have to dip into their savings to pay the tax they owe or will leave the task to the last minute. With the 31 January online tax return deadline […]
One in four self-employed workers plan to delay their tax bill for 2019-20, Which? has found, with many taxpayers struggling financially as a result of the pandemic. With the 31 January tax return and payment deadline looming, Which? surveyed 4,000 people to investigate the nation’s tax return habits and found that some are unsure how […]
Britons will rack up 19 million hours filling in their tax returns this year, Which? has found, as new research from the consumer champion exposes worrying gaps in people’s tax knowledge. With the 31 January online tax return deadline creeping up, Which? asked 4,000 people about their tax-filing habits and found the average time taken […]
As the deadline for submitting online tax returns looms, new Which? research reveals one in five people (19%) think they’ve lost out because they’ve made a mistake on their tax return, or haven’t understood the document. Last year, more than 10 million tax returns were submitted to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), but when Which? […]
With the deadline for filing online tax returns just a week away Which? research has found that four in ten people (38%) dread filling in their tax return more than a trip to the dentist. A new Which? survey of people who fill in a self-assessment tax return also revealed that some would rather change a […]
As the online tax return deadline looms, Which? launches a free jargon-busting tax calculator, as our latest research reveals four in ten people who completed an online return in the last two years found the jargon on the HMRC website confusing. The latest Which? research reveals that four in ten (38%) people who completed an […]