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Taxfile Sponsors Movie for the Herne Hill Free Film Festival (HHFFF) 2026

Taxfile Sponsors Movie at the Herne Hill Free Film Festival (HHFFF) 2026

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Taxfile Sponsors Movie for the Herne Hill Free Film Festival (HHFFF) 2026

Taxfile is delighted to be a part of the Herne Hill Free Film Festival (HHFFF) this year. This wonderful movie festival takes place from 27 April to 22 May 2026 and is a fabulous opportunity for local residents to enjoy free entertainment across various locations in the area. With 15 feature films, a short film night, a film quiz, and a 48-hour film challenge, there really is something for everyone. What’s more, there is no need to buy* or book tickets — simply turn up at the appropriate time and venue, and enjoy!

* Although the film viewings and events are free, donations are invited in aid of HHFFF’s chosen charity, South East London Mind, who support those affected by mental ill-health or dementia.

Taxfile Sponsors Whip It in Mid-May

Taxfile is sponsoring the film ‘Whip It’, showing at the Ark Evelyn Grace Academy on 15 May 2026.Taxfile is sponsoring the film Whip It, which will be shown at the Ark Evelyn Grace Academy on 15 May 2026. Whip It is a heart-warming coming-of-age film and the directorial debut of Drew Barrymore (E.T.). Along with Barrymore, the film stars Elliot (then Ellen) Page (Juno) as a “rebellious, indie-rock-loving, Texan misfit teen who throws in her small-town beauty pageant crown for the rowdy world of roller derby.” The film also features Juliette Lewis (From Dusk Till Dawn), Kristin Wiig (Bridesmaids), and Marcia Gay Harden (Mystic River). If you’d like to check it out before the event, watch the official trailer below; the film looks highly entertaining.

For those attending Whip It on 15 May, doors open at 7:00 pm, and the film starts at 7:30 pm. Places are limited, so turn up promptly to avoid missing out.

Other Movies & Events at This Year’s HHFFF

Other films featured in the free film festival include One Battle After Another, Sinners, and family favourites like Stand by Me and Zootropolis. See more of the line-up in the poster below or find out more about the Herne Hill Free Film Festival and its programme of events via the festival website.

HHFFF Poster 2026.

Have a Fabulous Film Festival, from Taxfile

Taxfile would like to wish everyone, whether from Herne Hill itself or surrounding locations, a fabulous film festival. It’s sure to bring the community together in some of the neighbourhood’s iconic locations as each is transformed into a pop-up cinema or event venue. Taxfile staff look forward to seeing some of our lovely tax and accountancy clients there!

CIS sub-contractor refunds - a service from Taxfile, Tulse Hill, South London

CIS Sub-contractors – Claim Your Tax Refund Now!

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CIS sub-contractor refunds - a service from Taxfile, Tulse Hill, South London

[Updated April 2025]: It’s now time to start the process of claiming your tax refund if you are a sub-contractor working within the Construction Industry Scheme (‘CIS’). Refunds are usually fast through Taxfile. What’s more, we’ve reduced our prices this year for CIS customers earning less than £40k (click here for details).

What you need to do

Don’t delay – book an appointment with Taxfile today or call 0208 761 8000 and we’ll sort it all out for you. We have staff who speak English, Polish, Pashto, Dari, Russian, Malayalam, and Dutch, should you need them on the day. Our Tulse Hill office is at 25 Thurlow Park Road, London SE21 8JP. Call 0208 761 8000 or book an appointment — the first 20 minutes is free! Alternatively, you can have a ‘virtual’ appointment with us on Zoom, Teams, Google Hangouts, Skype, FaceTime, WhatsApp or whatever you prefer.

We’re open from Monday to Saturday in April & May including early evenings on Mon/Tues

Our Tulse Hill office is open 6 days a week during April & May and offers Saturday morning appointments plus early evening appointments on Mondays and Tuesdays if standard office hours do not suit you (please see the footer of this website for details or simply call us).

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Boost Your State Pension with Voluntary National Insurance Contributions

Boost Your State Pension with Voluntary National Insurance Contributions

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Boost Your State Pension with Voluntary National Insurance Contributions

As we approach retirement, ensuring a comfortable financial future becomes a top priority. The state pension, a crucial source of retirement income, is dependent on the number of qualifying years of National Insurance (NI) contributions you have made. While gaps in your NI record can diminish your state pension entitlement, there’s a solution: voluntary NI contributions.

To receive the full state pension, you need 35 qualifying years of NI contributions. These years typically accumulate as you work, with contributions automatically deducted from your salary. However, there may be instances where you may not have earned enough to make mandatory NI contributions, leading to gaps in your record. Read more

Pension Contribution Deadline Extended

Deadline for Voluntary Insurance Contributions Extended to 5th April 2025

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Deadline for Voluntary Insurance Contributions Extended to 5th April 2025

The original deadline for buying National Insurance ‘credit’ was 31st July 2023, but you can now ‘buy’ incomplete years to boost your state pension until 5th April 2025. The extension was approved by the Government, giving HMRC more time to deal with the process.

You can view our original blog on what you need to do to plug the gaps in your National Insurance contributions here.

Boost State Pension by Plugging Gaps in National Insurance

Boost State Pension by Plugging Gaps in National Insurance

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IMPORTANT: the video mentions the original deadline in April 2023. This has now been extended to 5th April 2025.

Do you have gaps in your National Insurance record? If so, it could mean that you could get a lower State Pension when you reach state retirement age, particularly if you are aged between approximately 45 and 70 at the moment. Generally speaking, you need 10 years of contributions for a basic state pension and around 30 to 35 years for a full state pension. It does vary by circumstance though and, even with gaps, some people might have enough qualifying years for the full state pension already.

Urgently Check Whether You Have National Insurance Gaps

Our advice is to urgently check whether you do have any gaps in your National Insurance record. If so, in many cases it would be wise to make some one-off payments to plug any gaps for the years 2006 to 2016. However, there is limited time to do so despite the deadline for this opportunity having been extended from early April to the end of July 2023 [UPDATE: This has now been extended again to 5th April 2025]. Thereafter, the chance to fix all 11 years from 2006 to 2016 will be gone forever. Read more