UK Armed Forces MoneySaving

A question about : Tax on allowances?

Does anybody know if we get taxed on allowances? If I put my BASIC annual wage into the listen to taxman calculator it pretty much matches up with what my PAYE amount is each month and it doesn't appear to include my HDT. However colleagues are convinced we ARE taxed on all allowances including LSA etc.

A question about : Mortgages

Does anyone know if people in the forces are able to rent their house under a normal mortgage or have to swap to a buy to let?

My circumstances have changed and now want to rent my house out (not posted anywhere near it).

A question about : Water meter

Has anyone received a letter regarding the installation of a water meter in MOD property?, are they compulsory? can you say no?.

A question about : Maximum retirement age for a colonel?

I know it's not the right forum but please bear with me.

I am writing a book, with a retired SAS Lt. Colonel as one the the characters. He joined young and remained in until he retired. I've googled but can't get a straight answer. It seems to be 20 - 22 years for a rating and 30 years for officers?

TIA

A question about : Tax free iCandy pushchairs to Germany?

Hi,

Does anyone know any companies that do Tax-Free sales of iCandy pushchairs to BFPO addresses or German addresses for Armed Forces?

regards

Andy

A question about : Bank Account Facilities Reclaim

Hi;
I've just spoken with an old colleague who has told me he is in touch with someone who can reclaim for car insurances, phone insurances, holiday insurances, breakdown cover etc all the things sold to us as part of our bank accounts. As far as i know, this is only for the UK Armed Forces. This guy will take 30% of the funds reclaimed. Does anyone have any knowledge of the method to do this? Are there any templates out there to assist with reclaiming?

Thanks in advance

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