Monthly Archives: March 2024

HMRC continues to warn of the ever-present problem of fraudulent phishing emails, suspicious phone calls and texts. These unwanted emails, phone calls and texts are being sent from around the world as HMRC and other agencies continue to combat the problem. These messages aim to obtain taxpayers personal and or financial information such as passwords,…

As expected, the Chancellor has found wriggle room in his fiscal rules that have allowed him to please his fellow Conservatives by reducing the impact of taxation. Not an unfamiliar tactic for a government in a general election year.   The impact of tax changes announced are summarised below.   Impact on personal finances  …

Government has announced a new package of measures to help families save on energy costs and access cheaper deals as figures published recently show energy prices are set to fall to their lowest level since Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. Ofgem confirmed the price cap The maximum amount a typical household pays for gas and electricity…

According to HMRC, couples who are married or in civil partnerships could be due a financial boost by sharing unused tax allowances. HMRC has revealed that March is the most popular month for Marriage Allowance (MA) applications, with almost 70,000 couples applying in March last year. And with the option to backdate their claim for…