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Couples urged to apply for the marriage allowance before end of tax year
News Married couples and civil partners could save up to £252 a year in tax by claiming the allowance - and receive a backdated lump-sum payment worth more than £1,000.
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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IHT receipts approach record year – will the tax be reformed?
News The Treasury is set to take £7.6 billion from inheritance tax payments this financial year amid rumours of reform in the Spring Budget
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Eight ways to reduce your IHT bill
Tax We look at ways to reduce your IHT bill as inheritance tax receipts continue to hit record highs.
By Nicole García Mérida Last updated
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More than £4 billion of tax reliefs and perks are unclaimed – does HMRC owe you money?
Feature We explain the main tax reliefs people fail to claim for and how to get your money back before the end of the tax year
By Marc Shoffman Published
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The financial benefits of getting married - should you say 'I do'?
Fewer couples are opting for marriage, particularly among the younger generations. But what legal, financial and tax privileges could you be giving up when you ditch getting hitched? We look at the financial benefits of getting married
By Katie Williams Published
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Could you face an unexpected tax bill for interest earned on your children’s savings?
Only a fifth of parents understand the tax rules for interest earned on their children’s savings. Here is how to reduce your potential bill and avoid penalties.
By Katie Williams Published
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Checklist: What to do if frozen tax thresholds put you in a higher tax bracket
The freeze on income tax bands will see millions dragged into higher rates of taxation. We explain what actions you need to take - plus some ways to save money.
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Under 1% of capital gains reported to HMRC’s real time tool – are you filing a self-assessment tax return unnecessarily?
Advice Just 0.04% of the total capital gains tax collected came through HMRC's real time reporting service last year. We explain who can use this underutilised payment option
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Tax return deadline: Will you get your self-assessment forms in on time to HMRC?
Feature There is just a day until the tax return deadline - here is how to get your self-assessment in on time
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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