This is where you'll find tips on discovering what the taxman owes you and how to get it back. Plus, with an average refund of £3,000, we'll even throw in some hints on spending your reclaimed cash as well as how to make the most of your money!
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16th DECEMBER 2025
If you’ve ever worked and paid tax in the UK, there’s a good chance you could be owed some of it back. A tax rebate (also called a tax refund) is money HMRC gives you when you’ve paid too much tax. It’s your cash, and...
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27th FEBRUARY 2025
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18th MARCH 2026
The UK tax year runs from 6 April to 5 April the following year. For example: The 2025–2026 tax year run...
05th MARCH 2026
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02nd MARCH 2026
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25th FEBRUARY 2026
It would make sense if HMRC simply refunded overpaid tax automatically every time it happened. In reality, the...
27th JANUARY 2026
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24th JANUARY 2026
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24th JANUARY 2026
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23rd JANUARY 2026
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16th JANUARY 2026
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