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HMRC stamp duty crackdown sees probes of property deals jump 88% – what to watch out for
From bogus stamp duty refund claims to misleading the taxman about who owns a property, HMRC is increasing its scrutiny of stamp duty land tax reporting. Here’s how.
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Double inheritance tax payment window for pensions and family businesses, Lords tell government
The government is pressing ahead with plans to charge inheritance tax on pensions, farms and other family businesses but there are warnings that it will be harder for executors to administer an estate and pay HMRC
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‘Sandwich generation’ carers losing £6,000 a year to support elderly relatives
Middle-aged adults are often caught between caring for children or grandchildren and their elderly parents, leaving them taking time out of the workforce and facing a huge hit to wages while they are still trying to save for retirement. We look at the true cost of caring.
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NS&I cuts interest rates on two easy-access savings accounts – are they still worth it?
NS&I is to make further rate cuts on its savings accounts, just weeks after launching less attractive rates on fixed-term British Savings Bonds
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'I can't afford to pay my tax bill, what help can I get from HMRC?'
Ahead of the self-assessment tax return deadline, we explain what happens if you can't afford to pay HMRC your tax bill.
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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
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Best junior stocks and shares ISA platforms
Advice A junior stocks and shares ISA is a great way to save for a child tax-efficiently. But, it can be tricky deciding which investment platform to use. We reveal some of the best junior stocks and shares ISA providers
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What is your personal inflation rate and how do you calculate it?
Inflation in the UK has been consistently above the 2% target since late 2024, but the high price growth will affect people to differing degrees.
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Self-assessment taxpayers overpaid £8.9 billion last year – could you be owed money?
Millions of taxpayers are paying too much income tax when they file their self-assessment returns, new figures show. Here’s how to avoid overpaying, and the ways to reclaim what you’re owed.
