Tax

The annual self-assessment deadline is once again upon us. Matthew Partridge offers some tips for making your tax return pain-free.

George Osborne has come up with some clever ways to hobble inheritance tax, says Merryn Somserset Webb.

Stamp duty changes in the Autumn Statement haven’t made houses more affordable, says John Stepek. But it’ll go down well with voters.

Kam Patel examines the main points of George Osborne’s Autumn Statement, in which he revamped stamp duty and made changes to Isas and pensions.

George Osborne has left himself very little room for pleasant surprises in his Autumn Statement tomorrow, says Kam Patel.

With the ski season upon us, you may be thinking of buying a holiday home abroad. But before you do, Matthew Partridge lists four things to look out for.

Former pop star Myleene Klass has taken Ed Miliband to task over his plans for a mansion tax. Is she right? Matthew Partridge reports.

Property taxes must rise regardless of who wins the next election. That will weigh on the housing market, says Merryn Somerset Webb. You just have to look at London.

Thanks to changes in the pensions rules, you’ll soon be able to pass your pension fund directly to your heirs. Merryn Somerset Webb explains.

George Osborne has announced more big changes to the pensions system. Merryn Somerset Webb explains what they are, and how they will affect you.

Ed Miliband’s proposed mansion tax is a ridiculous idea, says Merryn Somerset Webb. It is impractical, expensive to collect, and will lead to a whole lot of unintended consequences.

Changes will happen to pension tax relief says Merryn Somerset Webb – whoever wins the next election.

Getting hitched affects everything from your tax bill to the estate you leave your heirs. Matthew Partridge explains.

After years of political meddling with capital gains tax, investors have ended up with the worst of both worlds, says David Thornton.

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.