HMRC speak their own language. When reading through any tax forms or paperwork you receive from them, there’s a lot of jargon to wade through. But, at RIFT, we try to avoid jargon at all costs. We make a point of writing and talking in plain English. http://bit.ly/2v3f7NC

Here's the rules surrounding MOD tax refunds. http://bit.ly/2x2ieqd

It typically takes around 8-10 weeks for HMRC to process your tax refund but there are a few things you can do to get your tax refund even faster. http://bit.ly/2xfbXqP

A Unique Taxpayer Reference number, (UTR for short), is a 10 digit number that is unique to either you or your company. It identifies you personally with HMRC for things related to your tax obligations. If you have a UTR number and work in Construction - you need to complete a tax return & may be owed a tax refund. Find out more here http://bit.ly/2uSKXk0

Della used her tax refund to pay off a few bills and treat herself to a new handbag. What would you do with a tax refund worth a few thousand pounds? http://bit.ly/2wljCaE

Have you entered our #ReferAFriend competition yet? We've two £100 Amazon vouchers to give away, to be in with a a chance to win 1 like this post before 31st August. Find out how you can earn with our #ReferAFriend Scheme here http://bit.ly/2uIdLvt

Do you have kids starting school in September? The first year at primary school costs over £2,700 in the UK. That cost rises to almost £6,800 when they reach secondary school and that's assuming you're only looking at a state school. There are always things you can do to help lighten the load of sending the kids to school. Here's some financial help you might qualify for http://bit.ly/2wrfOnj

The 21st of August is a special day for us at RIFT: World Entrepreneurs' Day. It's close to our hearts because, whether they realise it or not, so many of our clients are actually entrepreneurs. There are close to 5 million people in the UK working for themselves, and over 2 million registered traders. Even people working PAYE jobs are getting in on the entrepreneurship action as a valuable second income. http://bit.ly/2vWkcZl

In addition to donating a portion of all our MOD tax refund fees to ABF The Soldiers' Charity, we also like to keep you posted on their latest news and upcoming events. The charity offers an invaluable hand up to serving and former military personnel and their families in need. That's why we're so proud to work with them and get the word out about what they do. Here's a quick round-up for August 2017. http://bit.ly/2vSnNaE

When claiming tax relief on food keep a record of everything. That's not just the tenner you're forking over for your lunch, either. We mean everything from your first cup of pre-work tea in the morning to the sneaky snack you grabbed in your afternoon break. It all adds up, and it's all worth keeping tabs on for your tax refund claim. http://bit.ly/2vF0H7z

The number of self employed people in the UK is higher than you think isn't it? If you're unsure whether you need to submit a tax return find out here http://bit.ly/2i29XiV

Before summer leave is over make sure you get your tax refund claim started. MOD personnel can claim against travel expenses to temporary postings of under 24 months, even outside the UK. Using either your own vehicle or public transport counts. You can claim any overpaid tax for the last 4 years, and the RIFT average 4 year rebate is £2,500.