Corrections Policy
Mistakes happen. This page explains how we handle them: how to report an error, how quickly we act, and how corrections are disclosed.
Last updated: 2026
Our principle
A site that quietly edits its mistakes is less trustworthy than one that admits them. We correct errors promptly, and where a correction is material we say what changed rather than silently rewriting history.
How to report an error
Use the contact page. It helps enormously if you include:
- The page URL and the specific sentence or figure.
- What you believe is incorrect, and what the correct information is.
- A source if you have one — ideally an official body.
- Your country, since many "errors" turn out to be jurisdiction differences we should have labelled.
How we classify corrections
| Type | Example | How we handle it |
|---|---|---|
| Material factual error | A wrong rule, mechanism, or figure that could affect a decision | Corrected as a priority, with a dated correction note on the page |
| Missing jurisdiction label | Presenting one country's rule as universal | Corrected and labelled; noted if the meaning changed |
| Outdated information | A rule that has since changed | Updated, with the "last updated" date revised |
| Typo or clarity fix | Spelling, grammar, or confusing phrasing | Fixed without a correction note, as meaning is unchanged |
| Broken or moved link | An official source has relocated | Repointed to the current official page |
How quickly we act
This is a one-person site, so we don't promise a fixed service level we can't meet. What we do commit to: material factual errors are treated as the highest priority and fixed as soon as we've verified the correct information against a primary source. Minor fixes are batched with routine updates.
How corrections are disclosed
Where a correction changes the meaning of a guide, we add a short dated note explaining what was wrong and what it now says. Every guide also carries a visible "last updated" date so you can see when it was last touched. We don't remove articles to hide errors — we fix them in place.
Scheduled review
Beyond reader reports, guides are revisited periodically — especially those covering rules that change on a regular cycle, such as tax thresholds and contribution limits. Where a guide depends on figures that change annually, it points to the official source rather than restating the number.
Related policies
See also our Editorial Policy for how guides are written and governed, and our Fact-Checking Policy for how claims are verified before publication.