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Brace for a year of tax rises
The government is strapped for cash, so prepare for tax rises. But it’s unlikely to be able to squeeze much more out of us.
By Matthew Lynn Published
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Inheritance tax receipts set for record breaking year after £400m rise
News Inheritance tax receipts could be set to surpass £7 billion - how to reduce your bill
By Marc Shoffman Published
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How to avoid inheritance tax by giving your money away
Advice While the rumoured cut in inheritance tax failed to materialise in the Autumn Statement, there are ways to beat the tax by passing money to your family while you’re still alive. We explain how the gifting rules work.
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Working parents will be entitled to 15 hours free childcare for two-year-olds from next year
The government has extended free childcare hours to working parents of two-year olds but it won’t be automatic so make sure you don’t miss out
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Contributions to Tax-Free Childcare accounts rise but many parents aren't using the scheme
News Fewer than 60% of open Tax-Free Childcare accounts are used - could you be missing out?
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Pensioners face “marriage allowance mayhem” due to rising state pension. Who will pay the unexpected tax bill?
Hundreds of thousands of pensioners - mainly wives - could get unexpected tax bills as a result of the frozen personal allowance and soaring state pension, according to former pensions minister Steve Webb.
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Autumn Statement: Households still face an extra £4,000 tax bill despite NI cuts
News Autumn Statement tax give-aways will be offset by fiscal drag, the Resolution Foundation warns
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Autumn Statement National Insurance cuts - what it means for you
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has today announced that National Insurance will cut be by two percentage points from 12% to 10% from January 2024. Here’s what it means for your money
By Kalpana Fitzpatrick Published
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Inheritance tax receipts rise by £500m as Chancellor mulls cuts
News More estates are paying inheritance tax but there are ways to reduce the bill without waiting for reforms
By Marc Shoffman Published
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