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The key October self-assessment tax return deadlines to rememberThere are two important dates for self-assessment taxpayers to remember in October. We explain them and why they matter
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How HMRC recovers the Winter Fuel PaymentPensioners with annual income over £35,000 have to pay the Winter Fuel Payment back to HMRC. How does HMRC recover the payment?
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Can Britain's offshore tax havens survive?Political pressure means that life is now very different and more difficult for Britain's Crown Dependencies and Overseas Territories. Can they soldier on?
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Best fixed rate cash ISAs – earn up to 5.25%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.
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The common ‘misconception’ about the inheritance tax seven-year ruleLarger gifts made less than seven years before your death may be liable for inheritance tax under the seven-year rule – but how that rule is applied is less well-known.
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10 ways to cut your capital gains tax billCapital gains tax can eat into your profits – and reductions to the tax-free allowance in recent years have left investors more at risk of the levy.
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Do you have to file a tax return if you don’t owe any tax?Even if you do not owe the taxman any money, failure to complete and submit your tax return could result in a penalty costing you up to £1,600.
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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.
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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.
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