DWP to get powers to check bank accounts?
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on December 14, 2023A new amendment to the Data Protection and Digital Information bill could give the DWP sweeping powers to check bank accounts.
HMRC to launch online National Insurance contributions tool
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on October 23, 2023Do you want to top up your pension with voluntary National Insurance contributions? If so, you’ll soon be able to do it online.
Workplace Pensions and auto enrolment – the facts
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on October 20, 2023Learn more about the key facts about workplace pensions and what is required by UK businesses to provide for their staff.
What is the MPAA and how does it affect you?
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on August 9, 2023How will the MPAA affect your retirement fund? In this blog, we look at the money purchase annual allowance and how it affects pensions.
Inherited pensions may become subject to income tax
Posted by Ian Henman on July 24, 2023HMRC has announced new proposals that could remove tax-free benefits on pensions inherited by someone who died before the age of 75.
Do you pay tax on state pension? You might have to soon
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on July 13, 2023Thanks to the ‘triple lock’ and high inflation, many people face paying tax on state pension payments. We explain why this is happening.
How to protect yourself against pension and tax scams
Posted by Ben Locker on July 11, 2023HMRC recently issued advice on how to avoid pension and tax scams. We show you how to protect yourself from the scammers.
Is it time to make a lasting power of attorney?
Posted by Ben Locker on July 3, 2023Is it time to make a lasting power of attorney? In short, yes! It’s never too early to protect your financial and health affairs.
State pension top-up deadline extended to 2025 – don’t miss out!
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on June 22, 2023HMRC has extended the state pension top-up deadline. You now have until 2025 to make any missing NI contributions and boost your entitlement.
Emergency tax on pension withdrawals – how to claim it back
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on April 27, 2023The amount of emergency tax paid on pension withdrawals since 2015 is now over £1bn. We explain how this tax works and how you can reclaim it
