What Is the UK Tax Year?
The UK tax year runs from 6 April to 5 April, not from January. This guide explains why it falls on those odd dates, the key…
What Is Emergency Tax? And How to Get It Back
Emergency tax is a temporary tax code HMRC applies when it does not yet have full details about your income. This UK guide…
What Is a P11D?
A P11D is the form employers use to report taxable benefits in kind, such as a company car or private medical insurance. This UK…
What Is a P45?
A P45 is the form you get when you leave a job, showing your pay and tax so far this year. This UK guide explains what it…
What Is Stamp Duty? SDLT Explained
Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is a tax you may pay when buying property or land in England and Northern Ireland. This UK guide…
Dividend Tax Explained
Dividend tax is the Income Tax you pay on dividends from shares and company profits above a tax-free allowance. This UK guide…
What Is the Personal Allowance?
The Personal Allowance is the amount of income you can earn each year before paying Income Tax. This UK guide explains how it…
What Is a Tax Rebate? Reclaiming Overpaid Tax
A tax rebate is a refund of Income Tax you have overpaid to HMRC. This UK guide explains why overpayments happen, how to claim…
What Is PAYE? Pay As You Earn Explained
PAYE is the system HMRC uses to collect Income Tax and National Insurance from your wages before you are paid. This UK guide…