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 – An appeal is how you object to or dispute a government decision. Government departments’ decisions are not always right. If you think that a decision about your tax, tax credits or other benefits is wrong, you might be able to ‘appeal’ that decision.

 This is a special allowance that blind people or people with very poor eyesight can claim on top of their personal allowance. If you are eligible for it, you might be able to earn extra income before paying income tax. If you are certified blind and are on a local authority register, or if you live in Scotland or Northern Ireland and are unable to [..]

 Civil partners are two people of the same sex who live together in a relationship similar to marriage. They form a civil partnership when they legally register their partnership in front of witnesses.

These are a type of National Insurance contribution paid by people who are self-employed. It is a fixed weekly amount.

These are another type of National Insurance contribution paid by people who are self-employed. The amount depends on the taxable profit of your business.

 – A coding notice is a letter which tells you what your tax code is and how it has been worked out. It is important you check to make sure it is right otherwise you might pay too much or too little tax. You should get help if you cannot understand your coding notices.

This means HM Revenue & Customs want to ask you questions about information or forms you have sent in such as a tax return or tax credits claim.

Council tax is the local tax in England, Scotland and Wales. You pay it to your local council, and they use it to provide local services. In Northern Ireland you will pay rates instead of council tax.