Ready to fill the gaps in your tax knowledge?
Tax is something we all have to think about. But if you’re not sure where to even start it can feel complicated.
We understand that. And that’s why we designed Tax Confident – our useful website that can help fill any gaps in your knowledge.
Maybe you’re starting your first job, running your own business, or thinking about retirement. Whatever stage of life you’re at, Tax Confident will give you a clear picture of how tax works. No jargon. No complicated numbers.
Tax Confident from HMRC
We’re HMRC. That stands for HM Revenue and Customs. We’re the people who run the UK tax system day in, day out. So, you can trust that the information here is up to date and accurate.
Tax Confident is built around the key moments in life when tax matters most. Each section will show you what you need to know – and where to go next if you need more information.
Let’s take a look around
Tax basics
Your chance to get to grips with the essentials. You’ll find out what tax is, how it works, and why it matters. You’ll also learn about the key building blocks of everyday tax, including Income Tax, National Insurance, and something called your Personal Allowance.
Working life
Starting your first job? Working for yourself? Getting income from lots of different places? Find out how tax is part of working life. You’ll learn about the info on payslips, tax codes, and how your personal situation can affect the tax you pay.
Tax in retirement
Tax doesn’t stop when you retire. Find out how your State Pension and any other pensions you receive are taxed, and what you need to know if you’re earning another income on top of your pension. We’ll also cover life changes as you get older, like if you or your partner dies, and how Inheritance Tax works.
Small businesses and tax
If you run a small business, you might need to deal with different types of tax and systems, like Self Assessment, Making Tax Digital for Income Tax, VAT, or Corporation Tax. Our straightforward pages will show you how it all works and when you’ll need to take action.
More support
If you need more help, or can’t find what you’re looking for, we’ll show you where to go next. You’ll discover how to get help with specific tax tasks and find links to more guidance on GOV.UK.
Start wherever you want
There’s no right or wrong place to begin – just decide which section works best for you and go from there.
Take things at your own pace. There’s no rush, you don’t need to become a tax expert and, if you ever get stuck, we’re always here to help.
The information and resources on this site should help you to understand the basics of tax a bit better, but you can find more detailed guidance on GOV.UK.