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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 long does a pending tax rebate take?

26th MARCH 2026

RIFT Roundup: The Essentials Pending doesn't mean a problem: A "pending" status just means HMRC has your paperwork a...

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

21st MARCH 2026

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

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When does the UK tax year start? Key dates explained

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...

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Top Reasons You Might Be Due A Tax Refund

05th MARCH 2026

RIFT Roundup Life changes & gaps: You likely overpaid if you changed jobs, had a gap in employment, or we...

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Tax relief on employment expenses: What can I claim?

02nd MARCH 2026

RIFT Roundup Claim what you pay for: If you buy tools, uniforms, or professional subs and your employer doesn...

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Do you automatically get a tax rebate?

25th FEBRUARY 2026

It would make sense if HMRC simply refunded overpaid tax automatically every time it happened.  In reality, the...

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A guide to redundancy

27th JANUARY 2026

It might not seem like much consolation when you suddenly find yourself out of a job, but a redundancy doesn’t mean y...

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When to ask an expert about your self assessment and when to DIY

24th JANUARY 2026

What's it all about? This article's designed to help you: Understand who needs to file a Self-Assessment T...

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Second Job tax - how does tax work with two jobs in the UK?

24th JANUARY 2026

RIFT Roundup Your allowance is shared: You only get one £12,570 tax-free allowance. It’s usually applied to you...

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