Tax
News, updates and analysis on the latest tax legislation, IHT changes, stamp duty thresholds, self-assessment deadlines, council tax bands and tax return filing checklists, from the MoneyWeek team.
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How to avoid inheritance tax by giving your money awayRegular gifting can reduce your inheritance tax bill by tens of thousands of pounds. We explain how the rules work.
By Laura Miller Last updated
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Why your family needs to talk about inheritance tax nowOpinion More people are set to be dragged into the inheritance tax net, making it all the more important to talk about inheritance with your family.
By Delicious Orie Published
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Could an increase in capital gains tax help tackle the cost of living?Capital gains tax rate hikes are reportedly on the table ahead of the Autumn Budget. While some experts believe it could provide funds for the Treasury, others say it could cost the government money.
By Sam Walker Published
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Wealth taxes are pure “slopulism”History shows that wealth taxes don't work. So why are we still talking about them?
By Stuart Watkins Published
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Best fixed rate cash ISAs – earn up to 5.2%Savings The best fixed rate cash ISAs are paying some of the highest rates in years. We look at the top ISA deals for those willing to lock their cash away.
By Oojal Dhanjal Last updated
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Thousands of families hit with inheritance tax bills on gifts – how to reduce your liabilityThousands of families have been hit with an inheritance tax bill in the last four years after making larger gifts – but there are other ways to reduce an IHT liability.
By Sam Walker Published
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Eight reasons you may need to register for self-assessment before 5 OctoberFrom claiming pension tax relief to having a side hustle, there are lots of reasons why you may need to register for self-assessment, and the 5 October deadline is approaching fast.
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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Why over-65s are at risk of tax on their wealthRetirees face a quadruple hit on their wealth – but there are ways to lessen the tax blow.
By Sam Walker Published
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‘Labour's mansion tax will be a disaster’Opinion The mansion tax will barely raise any revenue and will be such an administrative hassle that it is likely to prove unworkable, says Matthew Lynn
By Matthew Lynn Published
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