now 6.8 million families are claiming Child Benefit.More than 30% of new parents are missing out on payments by not claiming in their baby’sfirst year.Parents urged to claim via the HMRC app to ensure they get their payment as quickly aspossible.One in three new parents are missing out on Child Benefit payments in their baby’s…
298,905 people filed their Self Assessment tax return in the first week of the tax year and arecord 737,891 in April 2026.86,270 did their 2025 to 2026 tax return on Easter Monday, 6 April.People who file their tax return early and are owed a tax refund, can receive it sooner. Hundreds of thousands of taxpayers…
Parents of teenagers starting to qualify for further education or training courses must extend theirChild Benefit claim by 31 August About 1.5 million parents of 16-19-year-olds are to receive reminder letters in coming weeksThe quickest and easiest way to extend is via the HMRC app or online at GOV.UKParents of 16-19-year-olds are reminded to extend…
Winter Fuel Payments paid in winter 2025 will be recovered from pensioners with incomeabove £35,000 Check if your payment will be reclaimed at GOV.UK – you don’t need to contact HMRevenue and Customs (HMRC)Scammers may try to trick customers into handing money overPensioners are being warned to be on high alert for scams as the…
About 140 individuals and businesses penalised for deliberately defaulting on tax exceeding £25,000 have today (26 March) been named by HMRC. The latest update includes several takeaways, convenience stores, a vape importer and a vape shop. In every case, those named failed to make a full disclosure when HMRC began its investigation – a step that would have kept their details off the list. The list covers civil penalties only…
Working families encouraged to cut the cost of Easter childcare by signing up to Tax-FreeChildcareLatest figures show 20,515 families in Wales saved on their childcare bills in December 2025 More than £46 million in government cash helped with childcare costs for almost 660,000childrenMore than 20,500 families in Wales saved money on their childcare in December…
From 6 April about 34,000 sole traders and landlords in Wales must use Making Tax Digital(MTD) softwareNo penalties for the 2026 to 2027 tax year for late quarterly updatesBiggest change to Self Assessment system since 1997 and support is availableThe 34,000 sole traders and landlords in Wales with a turnover of more than £50,000 from…
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging young people in Wales who have yet to claim their Child Trust Fund to do so during National Apprenticeship Week (9-15 February). While an apprenticeship can provide a good start to life in work, latest figures show 758,000 young people could be missing out on cash as they…
More than 11.48 million people beat the deadline and filed their Self Assessment tax return for the 2024 to 2025 tax year by 31 January, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) can reveal. There were 475,722 taxpayers who waited until the final day to file their return. On the day: More than 12 million Self Assessment…
Self Assessment customers can spread the cost of their tax bill with HMRC’s Time to Payservice. Almost 18,000 Self Assessment payment plans have been set up since 6 April. The deadline to file and pay is 31 January 2026 – but it’s best to act early. With the festive season upon us and some people’s…
