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HMRC encourages customers to sign up to Help to Save, the government savings scheme, after revealing savers shared £146 million in bonus payments.
How consumers can reduce their energy costs by getting a group deal
VAT and other taxes on shopping and services, including tax-free shopping, energy-saving equipment and mobility aids.
VAT is a tax you pay on most goods and services. % of VAT What the rate…
In shops Any VAT due is already included in the price of something you buy…
You’ll pay a rate of either 5% or 0% VAT when certain energy-saving…
If you’re over 60, you pay a reduced rate of VAT (5%) on certain mobility…
You can only buy tax-free goods from shops: in Great Britain (England,…
Tobacco Duty is included in the price you pay for cigarettes, cigars and…
Fuel Duty is included in the price you pay for petrol, diesel and other…
Airlines pay Air Passenger Duty (APD) for every passenger who flies from…
Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) is usually included in the price you pay for…
How costs to the consumer are affected by changes in energy and climate change policy.
Resources for individuals and organisations to use supporting a variety of safety awareness campaigns.
This report covers the progress that has been made in the 18 months since the consumer empowerment strategy was launched.
Research into the experience of HMRC's Help to Save customers.
Get help with savings if you're on a low income (Help to Save) - how it works, what you'll get, eligibility, how it affects your benefits and how to apply online.
Qualitative research to providing insight into the customer experience of the trial phase of Help to Save.
Employment Appeal Tribunal judgment of Judge Barry Clarke on 23 July 2024.
Read the Council Directive 2003/48/EC of 3 June 2003 on taxation of savings income in the form of interest payments.
Provides new insights on explaining the increase in the household saving over the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Green Deal home and business energy-saving improvements - assessments, repayments, Home Improvement Fund scheme
Ensuring you get what you pay for.
Tax advantages on employee share schemes including Share Incentive Plans, Save As You Earn, Company Share Option Plans and Enterprise Management Incentives
Find out how to account for VAT schemes on business gifts, samples and promotional schemes.
Information for consumers and businesses on their rights and responsibilities under consumer law.
Increases in retail fuel margins cost drivers over £1.6bn in 2023.
Types of ISA available, the tax-free ISA allowance, withdrawing money and transferring ISAs
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