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Free Tax Code Calculator

Free Tax Code Calculator

Find if you're owed a tax rebate

Millions of refunds are due from people being assigned the wrong tax code. Use our…
Benefits Calculator

Benefits Calculator

10-min check to get what you're due

It's not just the unemployed who get benefits & tax credits, in rare cases families…
Universal Credit

Universal Credit

You could be due £1,000s if you're eligible

Universal credit is a new form of benefit designed by the Government to support people who have a low (or no) income with their basic living expenses and housing costs.
Reclaim National Insurance

Reclaim National Insurance

9 million NI conts haven't tracked

Millions of workers have not been credited with nearly £1.3 billion paid in national insurance (NI). This could mean reduced state pensions if you fail to act.
Tax Credits

Tax Credits

How to claim working tax credit and child tax credits, renew or appeal

Tax credits can mean a payout, potentially in the £1,000s, even after recent cuts. Unlike many other benefits, you MUST renew them each year. 
Redundancy Help

Redundancy Help

Step-by-step guide to redundancy

Been made redundant? You’ll hopefully find new work quickly, but losing your job can be a huge financial hit. It can affect your ability to pay bills and bring about an urgent need to re-evaluate spending.
Council Tax Bands

Council Tax Bands

Lower your band & save £1,000s

The average council tax bill in England rose by 5.1% this year, so now more than ever, it's worth checking if you're in one of up to 400,000 households in England and Scotland who've overpaid.
Marriage Tax Allowance: Get a tax break worth up to £900

Marriage Tax Allowance: Get a tax break worth up to £900

Are you married or in a civil partnership? If so you may be entitled to a £900 tax break called the marriage tax allowance. Yet about one million couples are still missing out. It's free money, so worth checking – and you can now qualify even if your partner has passed away.
Grant Grabbing

Grant Grabbing

Free income support grants to boost your income

If you're struggling on a low income, there's a lot more cash out there to help than you may think. Charities, the Government and even companies often have funds which are available to help, especially if you've got children.
Housing & Energy Grants

Housing & Energy Grants

Find free cash for your home

There's free cash available to help increase your home's energy efficiency or pay your energy bills – hundreds of millions of pounds of it. The key is knowing where to look.
New State Pension

New State Pension

For those reaching state pension age on or after April 6 2016

The state pension has undergone a huge change. While the Government's aim has been to make it fairer for all and easier to understand retirement income, it's still a minefield for most – and some have also lost out with last year's overhaul.
Childcare Costs Help

Childcare Costs Help

Get £1,000s in tax credits & vouchers

Whether you've a wee tot or big teen, the costs of childcare can be massive. Yet 100,000s of working parents are missing out on £1,000s of easy help.
Stamp Duty Calculator

Stamp Duty Calculator

Plus full Q&A on stamp duty land tax

The pace of house price rises may be slowing but more and more homebuyers are having to pay stamp duty land tax, though what exact rate you pay depends on the property's price. The Chancellor has also just announced that stamp duty has been abolished for some first-time buyers.
Tax Rates 2018/19

Tax Rates 2018/19

Break down what the taxman gets

Nothing's as certain as death and taxes. Yet while there's no doubt we'll all be taxed, the rates can change rapidly. Will you pay the basic rate of 20% or will you end up in the higher rate 40% tax bracket (or 19%, 21% or 41% in Scotland)?
Top Charity Giving Sites

Top Charity Giving Sites

Choose the best fundraising site

When running the marathon in a gorilla suit, or climbing the three peaks for charity, many people pick the best-known sites JustGiving or Virgin Money Giving to host their page. But it's worth doing your homework, as the amount your charity will get varies depending on the site.
Inheritance Tax (IHT)

Inheritance Tax (IHT)

Plan to legally save £100,000s on your estate

Inheritance tax can cost loved ones hundreds of thousands in the event of your death, yet it's possible to legally avoid huge swathes of it, or possibly pay none at all.

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