Tax code or PAYE looks wrong?
Check your current Income Tax, Personal Allowance, tax code and estimated deductions.
PAYE & TAX CODE HELPHMRC, Tax & Revenue Support
This hub keeps the detailed information from the original Right First Time UK HMRC section and reorganises it so people can find help with PAYE, tax codes, Self Assessment, business tax, online income, complaints, appeals, debt, family finances, pensions, privacy and HMRC investigations more easily.
Need to file Self Assessment?
Find deadlines, filing information, payment guidance and Making Tax Digital information.
SELF ASSESSMENT GUIDEDisagree with HMRC?
Find complaint, appeal, review and advocacy information. Complaining about service is different from appealing a tax decision.
COMPLAINTS & APPEALSCannot afford a tax bill?
Do not ignore HMRC debt. Find information about contacting HMRC, payment difficulties and wider debt support.
TAX DEBT & ARREARS HELPImportant HMRC Updates — 2026/27
Current tax year: 2026 to 2027
HMRC's current-year service covers 6 April 2026 to 5 April 2027 and can be used to check a tax code, Personal Allowance, estimated income and expected Income Tax.
CHECK CURRENT INCOME TAXMaking Tax Digital started for some people
From 6 April 2026, eligible sole traders and landlords with qualifying income over £50,000 must use Making Tax Digital for Income Tax. The threshold reduces in later years.
MAKING TAX DIGITALTax appeals normally have a 30-day deadline
HMRC says you usually have 30 days from the decision letter to appeal or accept a review. Different rules can apply, so check the letter and official guidance.
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UK HMRC, Tax & Taxpayer Rights Guide
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is the UK government department responsible for:
OPEN GUIDEUK Rights, Complaints & Legal Support Guide (HMRC and Public Services)
When dealing with HMRC, DWP, local authorities and other public bodies, individuals generally have rights to:
OPEN GUIDEUK Rights, Privacy & Data Protection Guide (HMRC)
A Subject Access Request (SAR) allows individuals to request information held about them.
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HMRC must operate within powers granted by Parliament and follow applicable legislation.
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UK Employment, Work & PAYE Guide
Employers, agencies, and government bodies must follow these laws.
OPEN GUIDEUK Self Assessment Tax Returns Guide
Self Assessment is HMRC's system for collecting Income Tax from people whose tax cannot be fully collected through PAYE.
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Most people must register with HMRC if they become self-employed and earn more than the Trading Allowance.
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Corporation Tax is a tax paid by limited companies and certain organisations on taxable profits.
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Many people sell personal belongings online without creating a tax liability.
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UK Benefits, Tax Credits & Government Support Guide
Universal Credit is a means-tested benefit intended to help with living costs for eligible people who:
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Child Benefit is a payment intended to help with the costs of raising children.
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Child Benefit is paid to one person , not both parents. After separation, the parent who the child normally lives with will usually be the person who claims.
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The Tell Us Once service allows certain government departments and local services to be informed of a death through a single notification process.
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Many disability-related benefits are not taxable and do not usually need to be included as taxable income for Income Tax purposes.
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UK Banking, Credit & Money Management Guide
A basic bank account is designed for people who may not qualify for other accounts.
OPEN GUIDEUK Consumer Rights & Everyday Money Guide
When buying goods or services in the UK, consumers are protected by:
OPEN GUIDEUK Cost of Living & Household Support Guide
The Household Support Fund provides emergency support through local authorities for households facing financial hardship.
OPEN GUIDEUK Debt, Arrears & Financial Difficulties Guide
Tax arrears occur when tax remains unpaid after the due date.
OPEN GUIDEUK Energy, Utilities & Household Bills Guide
The Warm Home Discount Scheme provides a discount on electricity bills for eligible households.
OPEN GUIDEUK Housing Costs & Financial Support Guide
Most new claims are now made through Universal Credit, although some people remain on Housing Benefit depending on their circumstances.
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Tax, National Insurance, PAYE, Self Assessment, Child Benefit and tax disputes. HMRC HMRC contact Personal Tax Account
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UK Retirement, Pensions & Older People Guide
The State Pension is a regular payment from the government for people who have reached State Pension age and meet National Insurance contribution requirements.
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Apprentices are generally employees and usually have employment rights.
OPEN GUIDEUK Veterans & Armed Forces Support Guide
In the UK, a veteran is generally someone who has served at least one day in the UK Armed Forces, whether as a Regular or Reservist.
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UK International Tax & Residency Guide
When moving to the UK, tax depends on whether you become UK tax resident . UK residents are normally taxed on UK and foreign income, while non-residents usually pay UK tax only on UK income.
OPEN GUIDEHMRC Compliance, Investigations & Enforcement Guide
HMRC can carry out a compliance check to make sure someone is paying the right tax, claiming the right allowances, and receiving the correct reliefs. HMRC may ask for information,…
OPEN GUIDEUK Fraud, Scams & Financial Protection Guide
Scammers frequently try to create panic and pressure victims into making immediate payments.
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