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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tax income

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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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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tax budgeting

Council Tax Debt Help - Where Do I Start?​

12th FEBRUARY 2025

What's it all about? This article's designed to help you: Understand why Council Tax debts need to be cleared fast....

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DVLA Car Tax Refunds
tax budgeting

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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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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hmrc tax

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 Rental Income Tax Return
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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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