Tax
News, updates and analysis on the latest tax legislation, IHT changes, stamp duty thresholds, self-assessment deadlines, council tax bands and tax return filing checklists, from the MoneyWeek team.
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What is the seven year inheritance tax rule and how does it help cut your bill?
Families can lower their inheritance tax liability via the seven year rule. We explain how it works.
By Laura Miller Last updated
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How to avoid the fiscal drag “stealth tax” amid ongoing income tax threshold freeze
Frozen income tax thresholds are set to cost Brits hundreds or even thousands of pounds over time as more people are dragged into higher tax brackets. We look at how you can mitigate the effect of fiscal drag.
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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Best fixed rate cash ISAs – earn up to 4.55%
Savings The best fixed rate cash ISAs are returning up to 4.55% on your savings. We look at the top deals for those willing to lock their cash away.
By Oojal Dhanjal Last updated
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What is salary sacrifice and how could it boost your pension?
Salary sacrifice is a great way to increase your pension pot while lowering your tax bill. But the rules are changing from April 2029. We look at what salary sacrifice is and how to make the most of it now.
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
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New inheritance tax rules for businesses and farmers come into force – will your family be worse off?
Business and agricultural property relief cuts took effect on 6 April, reducing the amount business owners and farmers can pass on free from inheritance tax. Who will be hit hardest?
By Laura Miller Published
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Marriage Allowance: are you missing out on £252 a 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 Sam Walker Last updated
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HMRC to start clawing back Winter Fuel Payments from certain pensioners – do you owe the taxman money?
More than one million pensioners will see a change in their tax code from April as HMRC starts taking back Winter Fuel Payments from retirees with higher incomes
By Sam Walker Last updated
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Households to fork out up to 9% more in council tax this year – how much more will you pay?
Council tax bills rose in most local authorities in England on 1 April. How much more do you face paying?
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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Making Tax Digital: what is it and who does it affect?
Thousands of sole traders and landlords now have to start reporting their earnings digitally on a quarterly basis to HMRC after changes came in this April – here is what you need to know
By Laura Miller Last updated
