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Calculate the stamp duty on your house sale: how much of a UK sold house price is taxed?
The amount of stamp duty you pay depends on which band the house price you’re paying falls into. Here's how the tax works.
By Henry Sandercock Last updated
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HMRC paper self-assessment deadline approaches – should you file your tax return by post?
Advice Most people file their tax return online but there are benefits to completing your self-assessment forms by post
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Fuel duty may rise in October Budget - what does this mean for petrol prices?
News Prime Minister Keir Starmer has refused to rule out ending the fuel duty freeze. We explain what this means for motorists
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Which taxes could go up in the Autumn Budget?
Rachel Reeves is set to deliver her first Budget on 30 October – and Keir Starmer has warned it will be painful. Which taxes could go up?
By Katie Williams Published
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Rachel Reeves: what could be in her Budget?
The UK’s first female chancellor, Rachel Reeves, will deliver the Labour government’s first Budget in October. We look at what could be announced
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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How to keep your dividends safe from the taxman
Advice The number of people expected to pay dividend tax in 2024/25 has doubled since 2021/22. We look at ways to keep your dividends safe and beat the tax trap
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Inheritance tax receipts rise again as rumours persist about Budget changes
Inheritance tax raised £2.8 billion during April to July 2024, which is £0.2 billion higher than the same period last year. Will the chancellor target the tax in her Budget?
By Ruth Emery Published
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More under-40s set for higher tax brackets
A whopping 20% of under-40s will find more of their earnings going to the taxman due to the freeze on income tax bands.
By Ruth Jackson-Kirby Published
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Pensioners reclaim £57 million from HMRC – are you owed money?
Thousands of pensioners claim money back from HMRC after being overtaxed on their withdrawals. We explain how to avoid a shock bill and get a refund.
By Ruth Emery Published