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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How To Build A Budget Spreadsheet
HMRC and Tax

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

26th FEBRUARY 2025

Getting a notice from HMRC saying you owe tax can be worrying, but don’t panic. Tax underpayment happens when not eno...

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HMRC and Tax

What is a benefit in kind?

22nd FEBRUARY 2025

Benefits in kind (BIKs) are non-cash perks provided by your employer, which are excluded from your salary or wages –...

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Save Money On Expenses
HMRC and Tax

P45 vs P60: What's the difference?

18th FEBRUARY 2025

Getting the hang of UK tax documents is key for staying on top of your finances, avoiding paying too much and making...

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DVLA Car Tax Refunds
HMRC and Tax Tax Refunds & Tax Rebates

How to get a road tax refund

12th FEBRUARY 2025

Ready to read about road tax refunds? Probably not, but this blog is your no-faff guide on how to get a road tax refu...

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Tax Refunds & Tax Rebates

Do you automatically get a tax rebate?

08th FEBRUARY 2025

Wouldn’t it be so much easier (and make so much more sense) if HMRC just automatically refunded you for overpaid tax?...

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HMRC and Tax

Does RIFT Refunds Change your Tax Code?

05th FEBRUARY 2025

Does your tax code look wrong? Has it changed unexpectedly after you claimed a tax refund? Don’t worry – RIFT has you...

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Understanding Everything There Is To Know About Self Assessment
HMRC and Tax Self-Employment

When is the Self-Assessment Tax Return Deadline?

10th JANUARY 2025

   

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Construction

CIS deductions explained

23rd OCTOBER 2024

The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) is a set of rules put in place by HMRC for those working in the construction i...

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Construction

What is the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)?

16th OCTOBER 2024

The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) requires contractors to deduct tax from their subcontractors' payments, with t...

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