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Side hustle tax: Do you owe HMRC money?
Unpaid social media reviews of goods and services and extra efforts to earn income online could be liable for side hustle tax
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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Will taxes rise further in the 2025 Autumn Budget?
Tax hikes in the Autumn Budget are now widely expected as the only way for the chancellor to balance the Treasury’s books but questions remain over what – and who – Rachel Reeves will target
By Laura Miller Last updated
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When is the self-assessment tax return deadline?
If you are self-employed, rent out a property or earn income from savings or investments, you may need to complete a self-assessment tax return. We run through the deadlines you need to know about
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Family investment companies explained: how the ultra wealthy shield their money from the taxman
Wealthy families are increasingly turning to family investment companies to keep more of their money away from HMRC – but what are these arrangements and how do they work?
By Laura Miller Published
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Number of high-earning women jumps 12% – how to convert income into pensions
More women than ever are paying the highest rate of tax as record numbers succeed in high paying professional roles. But their pension saving still needs to catch up
By Laura Miller Published
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‘My estate faces a £214,000 tax bill unless I get married’ - the perils of the inheritance tax pension reforms
The chancellor's plans to charge inheritance tax on unused pension wealth could be bad news for cohabiting couples
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Twice as many taxpayers targeted in HMRC capital gains tax crackdown – could you be next?
A rise in the number of capital gains tax penalties follows significant cuts to tax-free allowances, catching more taxpayers out
By Laura Miller Published
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Inheritance tax pension reforms will delay payments to grieving families and the taxman
The government is pressing ahead with plans to charge inheritance tax on pensions but there are warnings that it will be harder for executors to administer an estate and pay HMRC
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Inheritance tax receipts surge by £100m as loved ones pay up
Inheritance tax receipts have jumped again, with HMRC raking in £4.4 billion between April and September – £100 million more than the same period a year ago
By Laura Miller Last updated
