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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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How to get a road tax refund

27th AUGUST 2026

RIFT Round Up:DVLA refunds full unused months only.The refund is calculated from the date DVLA receives the informati...

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Can I claim my tax back if I am leaving the UK?

19th AUGUST 2026

RIFT Roundup: The EssentialsClaim back overpaid tax with form P85: Leaving the UK mid-year usually means you've overp...

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Uniform Tax Relief: What you can clam for work clothing

18th AUGUST 2026

RIFT Round UpYou may be able to get tax relief for cleaning, repairing or replacing a qualifying uniform or specialis...

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Do banks inform HMRC of income

18th AUGUST 2026

RIFT Roundup: The EssentialsBanks report specific income, not full accounts: UK banks annually report earned interest...

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How do I claim a tax refund after redundancy?

13th AUGUST 2026

RIFT Roundup:The £30,000 threshold: Your statutory redundancy pay is tax-free up to £30,000. Anything above this, or...

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HMRC mileage refund explained

10th AUGUST 2026

RIFT Roundup:Claim the shortfall: If your employer pays less than the HMRC rate (45p a mile for the first 10,000 mile...

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HMRC say I have underpaid tax, what should I do?

07th AUGUST 2026

RIFT RoundupDon’t panic: It’s usually a simple mismatch caused by a new job, multiple incomes, or a tax code change -...

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What is a P45?

05th AUGUST 2026

RIFT Roundup: The EssentialsEssential tax record when leaving employment: A P45 is issued by your employer when you l...

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How far back can I claim a tax refund in the UK?

03rd AUGUST 2026

RIFT Roundup:Four-year countdown: You have exactly four years from the end of the tax year in which an overpayment oc...

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