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This is where you'll find tips on discovering what the taxman owes you and how to get it back. Plus, with an average refund of £3,000, we'll even throw in some hints on spending your reclaimed cash as well as how to make the most of your money!

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Working Past State Pension Age

15th JUNE 2016

A lot has changed in recent years about the way people plan their retirement. For one thing, you're not automatically booted out of the door when you hit 65 any more. Unless your job involves a lot of physical exertio...

What is a CIS card and do you need one?

12th AUGUST 2025

If you're new to self-employment in construction, there’s a good chance no one’s told you about CIS cards. That’s a p...

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Self Assessment Tax Return Self Employed

Setting Up Your Own Business?

28th JANUARY 2016

We get it. There's no feeling in the world like being your own boss. You get to make your own rules, and break them w...

Understanding Everything There Is To Know About Self Assessment

HMRC and Tax Self-Employment

When is the Self-Assessment Tax Return Deadline?

10th JANUARY 2025

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Tax Refunds & Tax Rebates

What is tax relief in the UK

18th NOVEMBER 2024

Tax relief allows taxpayers to reduce the amount of tax owed, helping you keep more of your hard-earned money. It com...

Understanding A CT600 Form With RIFT Tax Refunds

Self-Employment

Do you need to pay tax on your side hustle?

14th NOVEMBER 2024

Side hustles are a fantastic way to top up your income, but do you always need to pay tax on that extra cash? The ans...

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CIS deductions explained

23rd OCTOBER 2024

The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) is a set of rules put in place by HMRC for those working in the construction i...

What is the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)?

16th OCTOBER 2024

The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) requires contractors to deduct tax from their subcontractors' payments, with t...

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Travel and Mileage Tax Refunds & Tax Rebates

The True Cost of Travelling to Work

09th OCTOBER 2024

It's amazing the things you get used to. One thing we've noticed at RIFT is that the more you have to travel, the mor...

How To Save Money For Your Kids RIFT Tax Refunds

What does HMRC consider as Cryptocurrency

07th OCTOBER 2024

Cryptocurrency is a type of digital money that uses cryptography to keep it secure and works on decentralised blockch...

Hidden Costs Of Buying A House

What is rental income?

27th SEPTEMBER 2024

Reviewed by RIFT's Quality and Service Manager, Edward Waine ATT Rental income is money you earn from renting out a p...

Money Saving Challenge Save 2 022 In 2022

How dividend tax works in the UK

24th SEPTEMBER 2024

Reviewed by Connor Masters ATT, Senior Tax Specialist at RIFT Tax Refunds Dividend tax is the tax you pay on income r...

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