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Will taxes rise further in the 2025 Autumn Budget?
Speculation is rising that the Autumn Budget will contain a series of tax hikes, after a think tank warned the chancellor could face a £41 billion fiscal gap.
By Katie Williams Last updated
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HMRC warning after scammers target 170k taxpayers – how to stay protected
Scammers are using increasingly sophisticated methods to trick people into sharing personal details or paying for fake self assessment tax refunds
By Laura Miller Published
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Average homes in every English region are now liable for stamp duty – how much will you pay?
As average house prices in every English region are now above the stamp duty threshold, we look at how much tax you will pay.
By Daniel Hilton Published
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Inheritance tax take rises again as loved ones pay £200 million more
Inheritance tax receipts keep rising but there are rumours chancellor Rachel Reeves wants to tighten the rules again to increase the inheritance tax take even more to shore up struggling public finances.
By Laura Miller Last updated
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Brits could use ‘highly effective’ estate planning tool to cut inheritance tax rate by 10%
Inheritance tax policy changes are prompting a surge in individuals overhauling their plans for their estate, say professional advisers
By Laura Miller Last updated
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Top 10 areas with the biggest inheritance tax bills – is your town on the list?
People in some of the wealthiest parts of London pay the most inheritance tax – but there are a few areas outside the capital where big bills are paid when a loved one dies
By Ruth Emery Published
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Inheritance tax reform ‘largely protects family farms’ – what are the alternatives?
Independent analysis of the government’s inheritance tax reforms has found eight out of 10 farming estates will be able to pay their IHT bill without having to sell off parts of the farm
By Laura Miller Published
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Rachel Reeves ‘considers replacing stamp duty with property sale tax’
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is rumoured to be considering replacing stamp duty land tax with a new levy on the sale of properties worth more than £500,000
By Katie Williams Published
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Retirees warned not to make drastic changes to pensions as new inheritance tax rules loom
Some pension savers are increasing the amount they withdraw from their pots – but they risk running out of money, or being hit with high rates of income tax. We explain how to safely manage the upcoming inheritance tax change
By Ruth Emery Published