Tax

HMRC is gearing up to send out thousands of letters demanding unpaid tax. Merryn Somerset Webb looks at your options, should one come through your door.

Merryn Somerset Webb looks at the best ways to shelter your money from the taxman.

More and more American businesses are snapping up companies in low-tax countries to make that their official home. British companies are in their sights. Simon Wilson reports.

Ed Bowsher explains how to make sure that you are not paying more tax than you need to when it comes to taking your pension.

Income tax is getting ever harder to collect. Britain is going to have an even bigger problem funding itself, says Matthew Lynn.

Merryn Somerset Webb explains what steps you should take to avoid giving yourself an unexpected tax-related headache.

Tax combined with inflation can devastate your investment returns. Cris Sholto Heaton explains how you can minimise the damage.

People are turning to the internet to generate income in ever more sophisticated ways, says Merryn Somerset Webb. The authorities need to figure out how to tax it.

Higher property taxes could put the dampeners on London’s rising housing market, says Merryn Somerset Webb

Merryn Somerset Webb’s proposed changes to inheritance tax have proved divisive. Here, she explains why the objections are groundless.

The debate over whether to scrap inheritance tax has gathered pace.

Merryn Somerset Webb explains how you could avoid paying tax on your estate – and earn yourself a nice long-term income at the same time.

Those who earn their money shouldn’t have to pay more tax than those who inherit it, says Merryn Somerset Webb.

Changes to Isas and pensions have hogged the headlines. Matthew Partridge runs through some over areas you may have missed.

With spring arriving, tax may be the last thing on your mind. However, with a bit of thoughtful and intelligent planning you can make sure you don’t end up paying more tax than you have to. Matthew Partridge looks at the best ways to save tax-free.