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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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 Will taxes rise further in the 2025 Autumn Budget?Tax hikes in the Autumn Budget are likely, but questions remain over what Rachel Reeves is able to target By Laura Miller Last updated 
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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 taxmanThe 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 upInheritance 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 
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 Are the rich leaving the UK due to high taxes? Where the wealthy are goingFeature Record numbers of millionaires are fleeing the UK as other countries such as Greece become more tax-friendly. We reveal the top destinations for migrating millionaires By Marc Shoffman Last updated Feature
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 Are venture-capital trusts worth investing in?Venture-capital trusts are a tax-efficient way to invest in early-stage companies. But are they worth the risk? By David Prosser Published 
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 Can Rachel Reeves save the City?Opinion Chancellor Rachel Reeves is mulling a tax cut, which would be welcome – but it’s nowhere near enough, says Matthew Lynn By Matthew Lynn Published Opinion
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 Charitable giving and inheritance tax: 7 tips to avoid complicationsGiving some of your estate away to charity can save your family thousands in inheritance tax. But common pitfalls could mean your chosen cause loses out and your loved ones are left with a complex nightmare to unravel. We look at how to do donations right. By Laura Miller Published 
