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 Marriage Allowance?​

07th JANUARY 2025

A lot of couples in the UK aren’t getting the most from their Marriage Tax Allowance. Are you one of them? A wrinkle...

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What is Working Tax Credit?​

24th OCTOBER 2024

The government’s gradual roll-out of the Universal Credit scheme is designed to draw together a range of existing ben...

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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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What is the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)?

19th DECEMBER 2025

If you work in construction, you’ve probably heard people mention the Construction Industry Scheme. CIS is basically...

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UK Tax Guide​

14th OCTOBER 2024

Tax rebates, tax returns, PAYE, Self Assessment: it’s tough to get your head round HMRC’s tangled world of tax. Every...

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The Benefits and Allowances You Could Be Entitled To For Wearing a Uniform​

07th OCTOBER 2025

Uniform tax rebates (sometimes called uniform benefits or HMRC uniform allowances) are a special kind of tax rel...

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The Difference Between Inheritance Tax and Capital Gains Tax​

03rd OCTOBER 2024

What's it all about? This article's designed to help you: Understand the difference between Inheritance Tax and Capi...

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What is a P45? And how do I get one?​

02nd OCTOBER 2024

When you leave a job your employer gives you a P45 covering what you’ve been paid and how much tax you’ve paid for th...

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What is the Home Office Allowance?

21st SEPTEMBER 2024

Reviewed by RIFT's Quality and Service Manager, Edward Waine ATT The Home Office Allowance is a tax-free sum tha...

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