At 55 you can currently access your pension. From April 2028 the minimum rises to 57. What you can do now, the 25% tax-free lump sum and drawdown options.
At 65 the State Pension is two years away (SPA 67). Claim National Insurance credits, update your pension forecast and review benefits eligibility. Checklist for 2026.
Under-18s pay Income Tax and NI on the same basis as adults once earnings exceed the thresholds. No student exemption. Council tax disregard rules also explained.
Complete guide to Universal Credit work allowance in 2026/27. Calculate how much you can earn with housing element (GBP 404) or without (GBP 673) before UC is reduced by the 55p taper.
Unmarried couples property tax UK: stamp duty, CGT, IHT and income tax rules for 2026/27. Know your rights before buying together.
Opting to tax (OTT) on land or commercial property makes supplies VAT-able, enabling VAT recovery on costs. The rules, irrevocability, de-opting and anti-avoidance.
New residential construction is zero-rated for VAT. Developers can recover input tax but must not charge output VAT on the first sale. Conditions and exceptions.
How UK game studios claim the Video Games Development Relief tax credit after the April 2024 reform, eligibility, rates and claiming process.
Working holiday visa UK tax explained for Australian and NZ workers. Understand PAYE, NI, self-assessment and 2026/27 rates.
Self-employed people can claim Working Tax Credit based on hours worked and income. Learn about minimum hours, the childcare element, income assessment, annual renewals, and migration to Universal Credit.
Got an emergency tax code on your zero-hours contract? Learn how W1/M1 works, why it happens, and how to reclaim overpaid tax in 2026/27.
A practical guide to VAT exemptions, zero-rating, and reduced rates available to UK charities in 2026/27, including registration thresholds and partial exemption rules.
