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Car Finance vs Loan: What Should I Choose?
There are lots of ways to pay for a new car and they all work slightly differently. But deciding which is best for you isn’t always easy, so here we…
Budgeting Loans and Budgeting Advances Explained
If you’re claiming certain benefits but need help with covering an essential cost, you might be eligible for either a budgeting loan or a budgeting advance from the Department for…
Paying Off a Loan Early: Is it Worth it?
Paying off a loan early can be a huge weight lifted from your shoulders, but there may be penalty fees and interest charges to pay.
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Income Tax: Everything You Need to Know
Income tax is charged on most forms of income, but the way you pay depends on your employment. Read on to learn how income tax works for you.
Tax Services: What You Need to Know About Filing Your Taxes
If you are self-employed, earn income from an additional revenue stream or claim some benefits, then you may need to file your own tax return. Read on to understand the…
How to Pay Taxes
UK income tax and National Insurance is typically paid at source, via pay as you earn (PAYE). However, additional tax payments, including any Self-Assessment payments, can also be paid online.…
Are You on the Wrong Tax Code? Here’s What to Do
Tax codes are used to calculate how much income tax you must pay. It's important to check to make sure your code is correct. Having the wrong tax code could…
What is Universal Credit and How Can I Apply?
Universal credit is a means-tested benefit for people without an income or on a low income. Read on to learn who is eligible, how much the payment will be and…
Self-Assessment Tax Return: Who Has to Complete One?
Self-employed workers, or those with additional income streams, must pay income tax by filing a self-assessment tax return. We explain what self-assessment is, who should pay tax this way, and…
What Self-Employed Taxpayers Should Know About the SA100 Self-Assessment Tax Form
The SA100 form is filled in by those who are self-employed or have more complex finances and need to report their income to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) and calculate…
PAYE: How the Pay-As-You-Earn System Works
With the pay-as-you-earn (PAYE) system, your employer deducts income tax and national insurance from your salary.
Using a Tax Adviser or Accountant For Your Tax Return
A tax adviser or accountant can file your tax return for you, taking a lot of stress out of the process, but their services can come at a price. Learn…
Leaving a Job or Starting a New One? Make Sure You Understand the P45 Form
When you leave a job you will be given a P45 form which shows how much you have earned and how much tax and national insurance you have paid.
What is a P60 Form and How do I Get One?
One of the most common tax forms is a P60 and it shows how much you have earned and how much tax you have paid in the previous year.
What You Need to Know About Fixed Rate Cash ISAs
A fixed-rate cash ISA is a tax-free savings account where you are paid a set rate of interest for locking your money away over a fixed period.
How to Use a Prepaid Travel Card
A prepaid travel card lets you load money onto it before you set off, and then you use it to pay for things while you're abroad.
Differences Between Debit and Credit Explained
Debit lets you use and access money you already have. Credit lets you borrow money that you'll later pay back.
Paying Off a Loan Early: Is it Worth it?
Paying off a loan early can be a huge weight lifted from your shoulders, but there may be penalty fees and interest charges to pay.