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How to file a self-assessment tax return as deadline approaches
Millions still need to file their tax return to HMRC before the end of January or they face fines starting from £100. We share our step-by-step guide.
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Pension tax relief – why the taxman could owe you money
Millions of pounds in pension tax relief is going unclaimed. If you haven't yet completed your tax return ahead of the 31 January deadline, don't forget to claim any tax relief you’re owed.
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Inheritance tax receipts rise to £6.6 billion as more families pay up
Inheritance tax receipts look set to hit another record high for Treasury this financial year
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Redundancy on the rise – how to manage a sudden drop in income
Unemployment and redundancies are higher than a year ago, new figures show. We look at how to protect your finances if you face a sudden loss of income.
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Six steps business owners should consider before April inheritance tax relief change
New limits to inheritance tax-free allowances are coming in from the Spring that affect business owners. Those looking to sell or transfer their assets into a trust before the changes need to act now
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Taxpayers urged to fight automated HMRC penalties as 20,000 win on appeal
HMRC loses more than 60% of cases when taxpayers appeal an automated penalty it has imposed, new figures show.
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More than five million taxpayers overpay with wrong tax codes – how to check yours is right
HMRC overcharged taxpayers £3.5 billion in income tax the latest data shows, with tax coding errors largely to blame. Accountants say it is “essential” people check their tax codes to avoid being hit with higher bills.
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Invest in forestry: a tax-efficient way to grow your wealth
Record sums are pouring into forestry funds. It makes sense to join the rush, says David Prosser
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When is the self-assessment tax return deadline?
If you are self-employed, rent out a property or earn income from savings or investments, you may need to complete a self-assessment tax return. We run through the deadlines you need to know about
