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File your tax return by 30 December to pay your tax bill through your tax code

File your tax return by 30 December to pay your tax bill through your tax code

File your tax return by 30 December to pay your tax bill through your tax codeJess Brooks
Published on: 24/11/2025

If you owe less than £3,000 in Self Assessment tax and file your return by 30 December 2025, HMRC may collect it through your tax code. Learn how this works and the pros and cons of paying via PAYE.

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Do you have an unclaimed Child Trust Fund?

Do you have an unclaimed Child Trust Fund?

Do you have an unclaimed Child Trust Fund?Jess Brooks
Published on: 17/11/2025

Over 750,000 young people have unclaimed Child Trust Funds worth an average of £2,242. Find out how to locate your account and claim your savings using HMRC’s online service.

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What counts as a ‘reasonable excuse’?

What counts as a ‘reasonable excuse’?

What counts as a ‘reasonable excuse’?

Jess Brooks
Published on: 12/11/2025

Missed a tax deadline? HMRC may cancel penalties if you have a ‘reasonable excuse’. Learn what counts, what doesn’t, and how to appeal an HMRC penalty effectively.

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Should you withdraw your pension to save IHT?

Should you withdraw your pension to save IHT?

Should you withdraw your pension to save IHT?Jess Brooks
Published on: 06/11/2025

New inheritance tax rules could bring unused pension pots into IHT from April 2027. Should you withdraw your pension early to avoid the charge? Our experts explain the pros, cons, and tax considerations before making a move.

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