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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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Why Strong Evidence Can Support a Stronger Tax Refund

23rd JUNE 2026

When most people think about a tax refund, they focus on the expense itself.  Did I pay for travel? Did I buy tools for work? Did I have to cover costs that my employer didn't reimburse?  Those questions mat...

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Is Open Banking private? Here's what RIFT can and can't see

26th JUNE 2026

Connecting your bank account can feel like a big step. For many of our customers, it's the first time they've used Op...

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Approved mileage rates increase for first time in 15 years

21st MAY 2026

Here’s what it means for workers, mileage claims and tax relief. This story is developing and will be...

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UK Tax Guide for 2026

12th MAY 2026

Tax in the UK has a habit of feeling simple right up until the point it suddenly doesn’t.  For a lot of people,...

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CIS deductions explained

22nd JUNE 2026

If you work in construction as a subcontractor, you’ve probably seen CIS deductions coming out of your payments.&nbsp...

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What is the 40% tax bracket?

18th JUNE 2026

If you've recently received a pay rise, bonus or promotion, you may have discovered that you're now in the 40% tax br...

Military tax refund tips 2026

12th JUNE 2026

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

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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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HMRC mileage refund explained

22nd MAY 2026

RIFT Roundup Claim the shortfall: If your employer pays less than the HMRC rate (45p a mile for the first 10...

12 Reasons Why Youve Overpaid Tax

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12 Reasons Why You've Overpaid Tax

21st MAY 2026

RIFT Roundup: The Essentials Mixed-up jobs & tax codes: If you change jobs, get made redundant, or work two rol...

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Making Tax Digital (MTD): What it is, who it affects and how to prepare

30th APRIL 2026

If you’re self-employed, run a small business, or earn money outside of PAYE, you’ve probably started hearing more ab...

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Do you have to pay tax when selling on Vinted, eBay or Etsy in the UK?

27th APRIL 2026

Selling online is pretty normal now.  Whether it’s clearing out clothes on Vinted, listing bits on eBay, or sell...

Understanding Construction CIS With RIFT Tax Refunds

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Understanding Construction Tax Rebates

24th APRIL 2026

If you work in construction as a PAYE employee, a construction tax rebate usually means claiming tax relief on certai...

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