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RIFT Refunds Blog

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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Why Strong Evidence Can Support a Stronger Tax Refund

23rd JUNE 2026

When most people think about a tax refund, they focus on the expense itself.  Did I pay for travel? Did I buy tools for work? Did I have to cover costs that my employer didn't reimburse?  Those questions mat...

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Is Open Banking private? Here's what RIFT can and can't see

26th JUNE 2026

Connecting your bank account can feel like a big step. For many of our customers, it's the first time they've used Op...

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Approved mileage rates increase for first time in 15 years

21st MAY 2026

Here’s what it means for workers, mileage claims and tax relief. This story is developing and will be...

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UK Tax Guide for 2026

12th MAY 2026

Tax in the UK has a habit of feeling simple right up until the point it suddenly doesn’t.  For a lot of people,...

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Tax and Starting Your First Job

06th OCTOBER 2026

Starting your first job usually means seeing PAYE Income Tax, National Insurance and a tax code on your payslip for t...

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How to claim tax for washing a uniform

28th SEPTEMBER 2026

RIFT Roundup:Flat-rate tax relief: HMRC allows employees who wash their own required work uniform to claim a standard...

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Is an armed forces pension tax free?

25th SEPTEMBER 2026

RIFT Roundup:Monthly pensions are taxable, lump sums are tax-free: The one-off terminal lump sum received upon leavin...

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Carer or Care Worker? A Quick Guide to Tax Refunds & Benefits

25th SEPTEMBER 2026

Carers and care workers both provide essential support, but the tax and benefit rules that apply to them can be very...

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Is redundancy pay taxed?

23rd SEPTEMBER 2026

RIFT Roundup:£30,000 tax-free allowance: Statutory and qualifying enhanced redundancy payouts are tax-free up to £30,...

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What is a CIS Return? Understanding the Basics

18th SEPTEMBER 2026

RIFT Roundup:Monthly 19th filing deadline: CIS monthly returns cover payments made between the 6th of one month and t...

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Tax Debt and Mental Health

13th SEPTEMBER 2026

What is tax debt?Tax debt simply means you owe money to HMRC that hasn't been paid by the relevant deadline.There are...

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Council Tax Debt Help - Where Do I Start?

11th SEPTEMBER 2026

What's it all about?This article will help you:understand why Council Tax arrears are a priorityknow what to do if yo...

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What is a debt spiral and how to escape it?

09th SEPTEMBER 2026

What is a debt spiral?A debt spiral happens when your debts keep growing and become increasingly difficult to repay.Y...

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