Income tax

Prime Minister Andy Burnham Andy Burnham has warned Labour must get the tax balance “right” as John Healey prepares to deliver his first Budget on October 28.

Burnham issues cryptic tax warning with 2026 Budget just weeks away

Prime Minister Andy Burnham, with Minister for the Cabinet Office Louise Haigh and Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey, as Labour is reportedly considering a £15,570 personal allowance boost

Prime Minister Andy Burnham, with Minister for the Cabinet Office Louise Haigh and Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey, as Labour is reportedly considering a £15,570 personal allowance boost

HMRC £15,570 personal allowance plan could give millions a £3,000 tax boost

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as a petition calling for the Personal Tax Allowance to rise to £18,000 has attracted 68,455 signatures, but the September 30 deadline is approaching.

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as a petition calling for the Personal Tax Allowance to rise to £18,000 has attracted 68,455 signatures, but the September 30 deadline is approaching.

Thousands back bid to raise HMRC personal allowance to £18,000 as deadline looms

Households are being urged to make three HMRC checks that could uncover hundreds or even thousands of pounds in overpaid tax.

Households are being urged to make three HMRC checks that could uncover hundreds or even thousands of pounds in overpaid tax.

You could be owed thousands by HMRC without realising it - here's how to reclaim

Millions more Brits could face the £100,000 tax trap by 2031 as a frozen threshold creates an effective 60% marginal tax rate.

Millions more Brits could face the £100,000 tax trap by 2031 as a frozen threshold creates an effective 60% marginal tax rate.

HMRC Personal Allowance ‘deep freeze’ warning for 2.5m taxpayers

Newly appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey will be met by a Petition to raise the Personal Allowance to £18,000

Newly appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey will be met by a Petition to raise the Personal Allowance to £18,000

Thousands join push to lift HMRC Personal Allowance to £18,000 as tax freeze goes on

Prime Minister Andy Burnham (centre) sits between Cabinet Secretary Antonia Romeo (left) and Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey (right) as a new Commons report examines HMRC's Personal Allowance, State Pension tax and calls for reform.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham (centre) sits between Cabinet Secretary Antonia Romeo (left) and Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey (right) as a new Commons report examines HMRC's Personal Allowance, State Pension tax and calls for reform.

HMRC Personal Allowance explained as pressure grows over State Pension tax

HMRC has reminded more than 864,000 sole traders and landlords they have until August 7 to submit their first Making Tax Digital quarterly update.

HMRC has reminded more than 864,000 sole traders and landlords they have until August 7 to submit their first Making Tax Digital quarterly update.

HMRC issues deadline warning to 864,000 taxpayers with just two weeks left to act

HMRC is now consulting on plans to make millions of self-employed workers, landlords and side hustlers pay tax earlier through major Self Assessment reforms.

HMRC is now consulting on plans to make millions of self-employed workers, landlords and side hustlers pay tax earlier through major Self Assessment reforms.

HMRC's biggest Self Assessment shake-up in decades could change how millions pay tax

Andy Burnham reaffirmed Labour's commitment not to raise income tax, VAT or National Insurance while leaving other options open.

Andy Burnham reaffirmed Labour's commitment not to raise income tax, VAT or National Insurance while leaving other options open.

Andy Burnham pledges not to increase income tax, VAT or National Insurance

A major pension tax change will be debated in Parliament on 15 June after a petition calling for higher allowances reached 119,000 signatures.

A major pension tax change will be debated in Parliament on 15 June after a petition calling for higher allowances reached 119,000 signatures.

Pension tax bombshell to be debated by MPs next month to double personal allowance

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves announced that there would be help in her autumn budget, but it is being branded 'seriously flawed' by experts

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves announced that there would be help in her autumn budget, but it is being branded 'seriously flawed' by experts

Department for Works and Pensions

All pensioners over 75 excluded from 'deeply flawed' HMRC personal allowance help

HMRC is considering new powers that could force wealthy individuals and trusts to disclose tax arrangements worth £5million or more under a major crackdown proposal.

HMRC is considering new powers that could force wealthy individuals and trusts to disclose tax arrangements worth £5million or more under a major crackdown proposal.

New HMRC rule changes could bring more people under tax scrutiny

Responding to the petition, the Government said there were currently no plans to increase the Personal Allowance.

Responding to the petition, the Government said there were currently no plans to increase the Personal Allowance.

Government responds to calls for personal allowance to increase to £18,000

Millions could be on the wrong tax code without realising, potentially paying too much or too little tax. Here’s how to check your payslip.

Millions could be on the wrong tax code without realising, potentially paying too much or too little tax. Here’s how to check your payslip.

Are you on the wrong HMRC tax code? Millions could be overpaying without realising

Learn what counts as taxable pension income, how much you can take tax-free, and how to check your pension tax with HMRC

Learn what counts as taxable pension income, how much you can take tax-free, and how to check your pension tax with HMRC

Are you paying too much tax on your pension? Here’s how to find out from HMRC

Searches for “Making Tax Digital” have surged 614% ahead of a major HMRC tax rule change in April.

Searches for “Making Tax Digital” have surged 614% ahead of a major HMRC tax rule change in April.

860,000 workers face a new HMRC tax system in April - here's what it means

Workers contributing over £2,000 to pensions via salary sacrifice face reduced NI benefits from 2029. Experts say act early.

Workers contributing over £2,000 to pensions via salary sacrifice face reduced NI benefits from 2029. Experts say act early.

£2,000 HMRC cap to hit 3.3 million pension savers with workers told to 'act now'

You could be owed up to £3,000 from HMRC. Check five overlooked claims including mileage, subscriptions, tools, SSP and holiday pay.

You could be owed up to £3,000 from HMRC. Check five overlooked claims including mileage, subscriptions, tools, SSP and holiday pay.

HMRC refunds due as millions missing out on cash rebates of up to £3000

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves, as A proposal to introduce a new tax code giving pensioners double the personal allowance is now waiting for parliamentary debate.

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves, as A proposal to introduce a new tax code giving pensioners double the personal allowance is now waiting for parliamentary debate.

MPs urged to review HMRC Personal Allowance tax threshold for pensioners

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves (centre) poses outside 11 Downing Street, London, with her ministerial red box, with (left to right) Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury Dan Tomlinson, Economic Secretary to the Treasury Lucy Rigby, Chief

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves (centre) poses outside 11 Downing Street, London, with her ministerial red box, with (left to right) Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury Dan Tomlinson, Economic Secretary to the Treasury Lucy Rigby, Chief

Department for Works and Pensions

HMRC Personal Allowance update: Millions of pensioners spared State Pension tax

3m are risking £100 fines as £106m penalties loom from HMRC self assessment

3m are risking £100 fines as £106m penalties loom from HMRC self assessment

HMRC cash grab looms as 3m risk £100 fines as £106m penalties loom next week

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves poses outside 11 Downing Street, London, with her ministerial red box, as thousands call for the HMRC personal allowance to rise to £20,000

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves poses outside 11 Downing Street, London, with her ministerial red box, as thousands call for the HMRC personal allowance to rise to £20,000

HMRC responds to calls for personal allowance to increase from £12,750 to £20,000

If you fail to file your tax return within three months of the HMRC deadline, you'll incur additional penalties of £10 daily, up to a maximum of £900.

If you fail to file your tax return within three months of the HMRC deadline, you'll incur additional penalties of £10 daily, up to a maximum of £900.

HMRC warns millions of 'fast approaching' deadline with £900 fine

The HMRC Personal Allowance could double for pensioners if new campaigns are successful

The HMRC Personal Allowance could double for pensioners if new campaigns are successful

HMRC Personal Allowance could double for pensioners as thousands back campaign

Salary sacrifice cuts have been a controversial part of this year's budget

Salary sacrifice cuts have been a controversial part of this year's budget

Changes to salary sacrifice in Budget - what it means for your paypacket

Plans to freeze personal allowance amount to 'stealthy' tax rises for workers

Plans to freeze personal allowance amount to 'stealthy' tax rises for workers

Plans to freeze personal allowance amount to 'stealthy' tax rises for workers

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves will not increase Income Tax in her November budget, despite initial speculation

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves will not increase Income Tax in her November budget, despite initial speculation

Income Tax will not go up in the budget as Rachel Reeves keeps manifesto pledge

A 2p Income Tax hike likely needed to plug Budget hole, say experts

A 2p Income Tax hike likely needed to plug Budget hole, say experts

2p Income Tax hike likely needed to plug Budget hole, say experts

What is your HMRC personal allowance, and when does it renew for 2025?

What is your HMRC personal allowance, and when does it renew for 2025?

What is the HMRC Personal Tax Allowance, and how much is it each year?

Martin Lewis from Money Saving Expert, who has explained the issues around HMRC Income Tax

Martin Lewis from Money Saving Expert, who has explained the issues around HMRC Income Tax

Martin Lewis on HMRC Income Tax - personal allowance and tax bands explained

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves leaving 11 Downing Street, London, for the House of Commons to deliver her spring statement to MPs.

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves leaving 11 Downing Street, London, for the House of Commons to deliver her spring statement to MPs.

Government responds to £20,000 personal allowance petition

Income tax personal allowance could increase from £12,570 to £20,000 after a petition was signed by more than 130,000 people

Income tax personal allowance could increase from £12,570 to £20,000 after a petition was signed by more than 130,000 people

HMRC Income tax personal allowance could increase from £12,570 to £20,000

Martin Lewis from Money Saving Expert has shared advice on savings tax interest

Martin Lewis from Money Saving Expert has shared advice on savings tax interest

Martin Lewis' good news for anyone with under £20,000 in savings