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Trump’s tariffs are here to stay
Opinion Trump's tariffs mean American businesses and consumers will have to pick up the tab
By Bill Bonner Published
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Thousands more pay inheritance tax with figures expected to double before decade’s end
Number of deaths triggering inheritance tax rose 13% in a year with more increases predicted as Rachel Reeves’ pension reforms apply from April 2027
By Laura Miller Published
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HMRC explains how Winter Fuel Payment will be clawed back from certain pensioners
Millions more pensioners will get Winter Fuel Payments this year after a government U-turn, but those with income of more than £35,000 won’t get to keep the money
By Jessica Sheldon Published
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Four reasons why a house price crash is coming
Opinion The pressure on house prices and property can only get worse with the economy turning down and taxes rising, says Matthew Lynn
By Matthew Lynn Published
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Pension inheritance tax paperwork nightmare – how to prepare to avoid penalties
Pensions will be included in inheritance tax calculations from April 2027 and in a shock move, your executors will have to shoulder the burden of finding all your unused pots
By Laura Miller Published
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Beware inheritance tax gifting rules – 220 families left with shock bills after error
Families can give away assets during their lifetime to reduce inheritance tax liabilities, but failing to meet gifting rules could trigger unexpected inheritance tax bills
By Laura Miller Published
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Inheritance tax bills exceed £500,000 for almost 10% of estates
Thousands of estates have had to pay a six figure inheritance tax bill – and the issue looks set to worsen.
By Daniel Hilton Published
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Will taxes rise further in the 2025 Autumn Budget?
Speculation about the Autumn Budget has started early this year as the government navigates a tough economic backdrop and failed spending cuts
By Katie Williams Last updated
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Fresh inheritance tax blow for business owners and farmers – could you need a new will?
Draft legislation has revealed a hoped for loophole in business and agricultural property reliefs has been closed tight
By Laura Miller Published