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We’re here to give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward - whoever they are, and whatever their problem.
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⏰ Just 2 weeks to go! Don’t forget: the Self Assessment deadline is 31 January.
File your tax return and pay your tax bill online today to avoid penalties. 💻✅

#SelfAssessment #TaxDeadline #HMRC #FileOnline #UK #UKnews #TaxReturn

Check deadlines and file online here: https://www.gov.uk/self-assessment-tax-returns/deadlines

⚠️ Winter Fuel Payment Scam Warning ⚠️

If you receive a text message about Winter Fuel Payments, it’s a scam.

You do not need to register or apply…these payments are made automatically!

Find out more ⤵️

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pensioners-warned-to-stay-alert-as-winter-fuel-payment-scams-surge-by-over-150 #WinterFuelPayment #Scams #UK #Lancashire #CitizensAdvice

📢 Got Untaxed Income? Tell HMRC by 5 October! (Today)

✅ Not sure if this applies to you? Use HMRC’s free online checker:
https://www.gov.uk/check-if-you-need-tax-return

💻 Ready to register?
👉 Register for Self Assessment here: https://www.gov.uk/register-for-self-assessment
❗️Don’t need to file anymore? Let HMRC know ASAP so you don’t get penalties or reminders.
👉 No longer need to file? Tell HMRC: https://www.gov.uk/self-assessment-tax-returns

#HMRC #TaxReturn #SelfAssessment #UKTax #FinanceTips

📢 New to Self Assessment?
If you earned untaxed income in the last tax year (e.g. self-employment, freelance, rentals, side jobs), you must register with HMRC by 5 October 2025.

Why now?
🕒 It can take up to 10 days to get your UTR (Unique Taxpayer Reference)
🚫 Miss the deadline = possible fines

🔗 Register here: gov.uk/register-for-self-assessment

#UKTax #SelfAssessment #HMRC #UTR #FreelancerLife #TaxTips

Check Your State Pension Forecast Online! 🚨👉 https://www.gov.uk/check-state-pension

Stay ahead with your retirement planning by using the HMRC service to find out:
🔹 How much State Pension you could get
🔹 When you can get it
🔹 How to increase it, if possible

#UK #StatePension #HMRC #Money

Check your State Pension forecast

Find out how much State Pension you could get (your forecast), when you could get it and how you could increase it

GOV.UK

Do you have a child born between 1 Sep 2002 and 2 Jan 2011?

👉 Check if they have forgotten savings💷 in a Child Trust Fund account - worth around £2000 on average❗️
🔗 Click the link to find more information: https://www.gov.uk/child-trust-funds

#ChildTrustFund #Money #Savings #UK #communitysupport #HMRC

❗️Watch Out for HMRC Scams❗️

Criminals are impersonating HMRC to steal your money or personal information.

These scams often appear as emails, texts, or phone calls claiming:
👉 You’re owed a tax refund
👉 You owe unpaid taxes

⚠️ Be alert! HMRC will never:
• Ask for personal or financial details via text or email
• Pressure you to act immediately

If you get a suspicious message, don’t respond…report it instead! 📢

Learn how to spot HMRC scams here: 👇
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/phishing-and-bogus-emails-hm-revenue-and-customs-examples/phishing-emails-and-bogus-contact-hm-revenue-and-customs-examples

#Scams #HMRC #scam

‼️ Were you born between 1 Sep 2002 and 2 Jan 2011?

Check if you have forgotten savings in a Child Trust Fund account- worth around £2000 on average.

✍️ Visit GOV.uk and search 'Child Trust Fund' to find out more! 📲

If you need any assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us and our advisors will help you with anything HMRC related 😊

❗️Watch Out for HMRC Scams❗️

Criminals are impersonating HMRC to steal your money or personal information.

These scams often appear as emails, texts, or phone calls claiming:
👉 You’re owed a tax refund
👉 You owe unpaid taxes

⚠️ Be alert! HMRC will never:
• Ask for personal or financial details via text or email
• Pressure you to act immediately

If you get a suspicious message, don’t respond…report it instead! 📢

Learn how to spot HMRC scams here: 👇
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/phishing-and-bogus-emails-hm-revenue-and-customs-examples/phishing-emails-and-bogus-contact-hm-revenue-and-customs-examples

Examples of phishing emails, suspicious phone calls and texts

GOV.UK

Check if you have forgotten savings in a Child Trust Fund account- worth around £2000 on average.

✍️ Visit GOV.uk and search 'Child Trust Fund' to find out more! 📲

If you need any assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us and our advisors will help you with anything HMRC related 😊