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How to keep your tax bill down as frozen thresholds drive millions into paying higher ratesMillions more people are paying higher rates of tax but there are ways to limit how much you owe HMRC.
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What is the 67% inheritance tax trap on pensions – and can you avoid it?Your loved ones could find themselves paying an effective tax rate of 67% once pensions are brought into the inheritance tax net from April 2027. The concern has sparked more – and higher – withdrawals from pensions.
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Best fixed rate cash ISAs – earn up to 4.65%Savings The best fixed rate cash ISAs are returning up to 4.65% on your savings. We look at the top deals for those willing to earn guaranteed tax-free gains.
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Investing in the SEIS – big profits from small venturesThe government-backed and tax-efficient Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) is a tempting proposition for investors.
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Reeves's gambling tax hike is a losing betOpinion The chancellor's proposed gambling tax rise is expected to raise an extra £1.1 billion. But the bet will not pay off, says Matthew Lynn, and will end up costing the country dear.
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HMRC cracks down on property valuations in inheritance tax returns – how to reduce risk of a disputeThousands more beneficiaries are being challenged on property valuations in inheritance tax returns. Here’s how you can do your best to avoid making any mistakes.
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Inheritance tax receipts hit record high in 2025/26 to £8.5 billionInheritance tax receipts have hit a new annual high in 2025/26, as more families fall into the death tax trap. How can you avoid leaving your family with a large tax bill?
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Can I avoid IHT by stuffing all my money into a pension?IHT Pensions offer families a way to avoid IHT when passing on wealth to loved ones after death, but that’s all set to change. We explain the rules.
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What National Insurance contributions are – and how much you will payMost people in the UK pay National Insurance contributions but few really understand them. We explain what National Insurance is and how to work out how much you will pay.
