Your P60 summarises total pay and tax deducted for the year. This guide explains every field, why you need it for Self Assessment, mortgage applications and tax refund claims.
The pension Annual Allowance is GBP 60,000 for 2026/27, restored from the previous GBP 40,000 limit in April 2023. High earners may face a tapered allowance, and those who have accessed pensions flexibly face a GBP 10,000 Money Purchase Annual Allowance. This guide explains who is affected and how the limits work.
UK workers average 11 jobs in a lifetime, leaving trail of pension pots. Consolidation can reduce fees and simplify planning -- but beware of losing safeguarded benefits or guarantee rates.
Pension Credit tops up income for those over State Pension age. Guarantee Credit brings income to GBP 218.15/week (single). Millions eligible do not claim. Full eligibility guide.
Phased retirement lets you draw pension income gradually while still working part-time. This guide covers FAD, UFPLS, the MPAA trap and tax-efficient sequencing.
Taking pension tax-free cash to fund large new pension contributions violates HMRC's recycling rule. If triggered, HMRC taxes the PCLS at your marginal rate plus a 15% charge. Thresholds and how to stay compliant.
Premium Bond prizes are tax-free. With a prize rate of ~4.4% (2026 estimate), they compete well against easy-access savings -- but return is random and below inflation for small holdings.
The merged RDEC scheme (from April 2024) gives profitable companies 20% above-line credit; loss-making SMEs 27% ERIS. This guide covers qualifying activities, documentation and claiming.
The GBP 1,000 basic-rate PSA and GBP 500 higher-rate PSA mean most savers pay no tax on savings interest. But with rates rising above 4%, more people are exceeding the allowance.
Scotland has its own Income Tax rates and bands, set by the Scottish Parliament. In 2026/27 there are six bands ranging from 19% to 48%. This guide explains each band, who pays Scottish Income Tax, and how it compares to the rest of the UK.
Scotland has 6 income tax bands: 19% (Starter) to 48% (Top). Higher earners in Scotland pay significantly more than in England. This guide compares take-home pay at key salary points.
Vinted, Etsy, eBay and Amazon sellers -- when you must register for Self Assessment, the GBP 1,000 trading allowance and DAC7 reporting explained.
