If you’ve changed jobs, earnings or benefits during the last tax year, you could be entitled to a tax refund. It’s always great to have a little extra cash in your back pocket, so we’ve rounded up the 10 most common ways that you could have paid too much tax.

There is growing concern that the Flat Rate VAT system for UK contractors will end up forcing some small businesses to pay more VAT. Reports of HMRC ignoring verdicts of tax tribunals and forcing small businesses to pay higher VAT rates than required have begun to surface.

As the 2016/2017 tax year kicks off, we look back at a few interesting facts and figures from the last tax season.

On 16 March, George Osborne, Chancellor of the Exchequer, read the Budget Statement for the 2016/17 tax year and beyond. The March Budget was directed at future generations and continuing the national recovery.

We take the hassle out of claiming a UK tax rebate. In our 15 years of service, we have helped more than 200,000 people who have paid tax in the UK with over 250,000 claims.

With a booming economy and increased business opportunities, UK businesses are making extensive use of IT contractors. A recent survey shows that, with usage at 76%, these numbers are significantly higher than the international average.

The 31 January Self Assessment tax return deadline is fast approaching. While the best option is always to submit your tax return on time, if you do have an excuse, we recommend that you avoid using one from the list below.

Whether you are a pay as you earn (PAYE) contractor or you work through a limited company outside of IR35, you should be investing in some form of pension savings. Our sister company, Sable Wealth can help you pick the right pension.

It’s the time of year when things start slowing down, leaving you free to plan how to spend your year-end bonus. While it may be tempting to spend it all on a new 3D TV or an extravagant trip to an exotic destination, it’s always a good idea to prepare for rainy days. We asked the wealth experts at our sister company, Sable, for their recommendations on how to get the most out of your year-end bonus.

Being a contractor allows a level freedom that’s not available to most employees. With this autonomy comes the decision of whether to work from home or join an office. Research has shown that people are more productive when they’re alone, but more collaborative and innovative when together. We look at both options and highlight a few pros and cons.