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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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
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Probate cases taking nearly two years to be granted soar 131% – ways to cut the wait
Delays to probate are on the rise with experts warning of worse to come once pensions are subject to inheritance tax rules from next April. But there are ways to help your loved ones now.
By Laura Miller Published
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New tax year changes: how much do you have to pay in 2026/27?
The new tax year brings with it numerous tax hikes. We look at what is changing and how it will affect you.
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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The 3 tax changes coming in April 2027 that you should prepare for now
Changes to the treatment of pensions for inheritance tax and reduced cash ISA allowances are coming next year. We explain how to get your finances prepared.
By Marc Shoffman Published
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What is inheritance tax (IHT)?
What is inheritance tax (IHT) and why are more families falling into the tax trap? What is IHT and who has to pay it?
By Sam Walker Last updated
