HMRC

Hundreds of thousands of tax returns are filed late each year by people who don't owe any tax, data obtained by MoneySavingExpert.com shows – meaning many risk a fine of at least £100. If you still need to file a return this year, act fast – the deadline for filing your tax return this year is 11.59pm on Thursday 31 January.

If you're one of the millions of taxpayers still to file their online self-assessment tax return, you've two weeks until the deadline. Act NOW to avoid a £100 fine – especially if you're filing for the first time, as it could take up to 10 working days to receive an activation code.

Around 22,000 tax-free childcare payments have been delayed by up to eight days, leaving parents at risk of late payment fees from their childcare provider.

Almost £1 million has had to be paid manually to parents in place of Tax-Free Childcare payments they should have received automatically, since the Government scheme began in April last year.

Aliens, rabbits and spilt coffee are among the most unbelievable excuses for late tax returns and expenses given to HM Revenue & Customs recently.

Millions of taxpayers have until 31 January to file their online self-assessment tax return. Act NOW to avoid a £100 fine for missing the deadline – especially if you're filing online for the first time or don't know your login details.

From Saturday you should no longer be charged a fee for opting to pay by credit or debit card – but companies will still be able to add booking or admin fees as long as they also apply to other forms of payment. 

Some parents using the Government's Childcare Vouchers scheme are wrongly being told they aren't also eligible for 30 hours of free childcare due to an HMRC website glitch.

The Government's flagship new Tax-Free Childcare scheme will open to parents of kids aged four and five next week - but the rollout for those with children over six has been delayed by up to three months.

A number of NHS hospital trusts have put tax refund claims from staff on hold, while others are threatening to take back money already paid out, amid mounting confusion over whether NHS workers can reclaim tax and national insurance they paid while training.