Council tax is a domestic property tax which is collected by local authorities in order to fund the provision of services like rubbish collection. The amount...
Tax & Benefits
Find out about tax & benefits in the UK by reading articles concerning personal tax matters and claiming benefits in the UK to help you run your everyday life.
In this article about the basics of income tax in the UK we discuss the following popular matters relating to income tax: What income tax is How much is income...
In this article about the basics of National Insurance in the UK, we take a look at the following: What National Insurance is Who pays National Insurance and...
There are many different benefits available in the UK, and the ones that you’re entitled to chiefly depend on your personal circumstances (such as your...
Also known as VED (vehicle excise duty), car tax is paid for every vehicle on the road in Britain. There are some exemptions such as for the disabled and for...
Council tax is a domestic property tax which is paid by all adults – whether they are homeowners or are living in rented accommodation. The money raised from...
Stricter eligibility criteria for state pensions in the UK mean that it’s more important than ever that stay-at-home parents claim their free pension...
Universal Credit is often in the news and not necessarily for the right reasons. This article is a factual overview of this relatively new state benefit and...
This article briefly considers everything you need to take into account when caring for elderly relatives. We examine: What options there are for elderly...
It’s a common misconception that university students don’t have to make any state contributions like income tax and National Insurance. We clear up...