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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Not Sure How to Help a Friend Get a Tax Refund?

11th JULY 2025

If there’s one thing that makes the UK really uncomfortable, it’s talking about money. In fact, 1 in 3 of us would fe...

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What is adjusted net income?

20th JUNE 2025

Think you're paying the right amount of tax? Think again. Every year, thousands of UK workers pay more tax than they...

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What happens if you don’t pay CIS?

15th JANUARY 2026

What happens if you don’t pay CIS? If you work in construction, the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) affects how ta...

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DIY or Get The Experts In?

11th JUNE 2025

Summer has arrived in the UK, and homeowners up and down the country are thinking about crossing a few items off thei...

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How much do you really need in your pension pot?​

05th JUNE 2025

This article's designed to help you: Work out exactly what savings you need to retire Set your savings targets and h...

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When can I claim a CIS refund?

22nd JANUARY 2026

When can I claim a CIS refund?  If you work in construction under the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS), there...

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Who qualifies for a Defence Discount Card

31st MAY 2025

If you’re serving, have served, or are part of a military family, the Defence Discount Card could be your key to ever...

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How To Budget Money For Complete Beginners​

28th MAY 2025

What's it all about? This article's designed to help you: Organise your finances Calculate your budget Weigh up what...

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Is a disturbance allowance taxable?

28th MAY 2025

Ever had to move house because of your job? Whether you’re in the Armed Forces, construction, offshore work or the pu...

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