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HMRC fake text scam sees thousands hit by winter fuel payment messages
In June, HMRC acted to remove 4,600 fake websites linked to winter fuel payments. The revenue body is urging people to watch ...
HMRC issue winter fuel payment scam warning after thousands targeted
People have been urged to beware of scams linked to winter fuel payments after HM Revenue and Customs ( HMRC) received more ...
Winter fuel payment scam warning as HMRC receives thousands of bogus activity reports
A warning has been issued as HMRC receives thousands of winter fuel payment scam reports. People are being warned to be on ...
Pensioners – chase HMRC for tax refunds after average sum reclaimed hit £2,881
Those with a total income over £35,000 will still receive the payment, but HMRC will reclaim it through pay-as-you-earn or ...
Winter fuel payment scam warning after HMRC receives over 15,000 reports in June
People are being warned to be on high alert for scams linked to winter fuel payments after HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) ...
Worries about the UK economy are justified, but can the government afford to gamble on raising taxes?
Defined benefit funds, seeking a steady long-term return, used to be big buyers of UK government bonds (gilts) – the ...
Treasury warns the government it may not balance the budget or meet its housing targets
Unless we are happy to keep government debt, – which is already close to a trillion dollars – growing indefinitely, taxes ...
HMRC begins issuing tax letters to UK households who must 'check post'
HM Revenue and Customs has begun issuing P800 letters to around four million UK households who have overpaid income tax.
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P800 Refunds: What You Need to Know About the HMRC Letter Arriving in Your Mailbox
HMRC is set to send out around four millionP800 letters between June and August this year, alerting workers about potential income tax refunds. These letters, which could contain substantial sums, ...