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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What is adjusted net income?

30th JULY 2026

RIFT Roundup: Total earnings minus tax-relieving extras: Adjusted Net Income (ANI) isn't what lands in your bank...

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Understanding the tax landscape for high earners

29th JULY 2026

RIFT Roundup: If you're short on time, here's what you need to know:  Earning over £100,000 starts to reduce y...

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Do you automatically get a tax rebate?

29th JULY 2026

RIFT Roundup: The EssentialsAutomatic refunds are conditional: HMRC automatically reviews PAYE records annually and i...

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What are National Insurance Contributions?​

27th JULY 2026

Quick Answer: National Insurance Contributions (NICs) are payments made by employees and self-employed workers to...

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What is the 40% tax bracket?

30th JUNE 2026

RIFT Roundup:Only the earnings above £50,271 are taxed at 40%: Crossing into the higher-rate tax bracket does not mea...

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CIS deductions explained

22nd JUNE 2026

RIFT Roundup: The EssentialsUpfront deductions aren't your final tax bill: Contractors deduct 20% (or 30% if unregist...

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Military tax refund tips 2026

12th JUNE 2026

RIFT RoundupThe average Armed Forces tax refund is around £3,250Army, Navy, RAF personnel, Reservists and Veterans ma...

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Tax return tips: How to save time doing your receipts

25th MAY 2026

The deadline for your self assessment tax return might be a long way off yet, but you can save yourself a lot of...

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Self-employed tax explained

24th MAY 2026

You’ve made the decision to go self-employed and join the 4.26 million* self-employed people in the UK. Good on you....

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