RIFT Refunds Blog

This is where you'll find tips on discovering what the taxman owes you and how to get it back. Plus, with an average refund of £3,000, we'll even throw in some hints on spending your reclaimed cash as well as how to make the most of your money!

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Do you automatically get a tax rebate?

25th FEBRUARY 2026

It would make sense if HMRC simply refunded overpaid tax automatically every time it happened.  In reality, the...

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A guide to redundancy

27th JANUARY 2026

It might not seem like much consolation when you suddenly find yourself out of a job, but a redundancy doesn’t mean y...

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Second Job tax - how does tax work with two jobs in the UK?

24th JANUARY 2026

RIFT Roundup Your allowance is shared: You only get one £12,570 tax-free allowance. It’s usually applied to you...

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When to ask an expert about your self assessment and when to DIY​

24th JANUARY 2026

What's it all about? This article's designed to help you: Understand who needs to file a Self-Assessment T...

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When can I claim a CIS refund?

22nd JANUARY 2026

When can I claim a CIS refund?  If you work in construction under the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS), there...

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What is a CIS card and do you need one?

16th JANUARY 2026

What is a CIS card and do you need one? If you are self-employed in construction, there is a good chance you have hea...

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RIFT maintains Gold-level commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant

16th JANUARY 2026

We are incredibly proud to share that RIFT has been re-awarded Gold status under the Armed Forces Covenant Employer R...

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What happens if you don’t pay CIS?

15th JANUARY 2026

What happens if you don’t pay CIS? If you work in construction, the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) affects how ta...

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What is tax planning?

09th JANUARY 2026

Tax planning for beginners starts with one simple idea: don’t pay more tax than you have to. Every year, thousands of...

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