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How much council tax will you have to pay on a second home?
Second home council tax will surge from April across many parts of England. It follows similar local authority changes in Scotland and Wales.
By Katie Williams Last updated
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Will Rachel Reeves impose £4,000 cash ISA limit?
Lobbyists have suggested scrapping cash ISAs or restricting the tax-free allowance at £4,000 to boost investment in UK stocks. Will Rachel Reeves announce changes in the Spring Statement?
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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Households face council tax hikes of up to 9.99% – how much more will you pay this year?
Some households will see a council tax increase of almost 10% this year, after the government allowed several local authorities to bypass the cap. We reveal the councils slapping on the extra costs
By Katie Williams Last updated
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Couples urged to apply for the marriage allowance before end of tax 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 Ruth Emery Last updated
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Checklist: 10 easy moves to save you money before the end of the 2024/25 tax year
Tips The end of the 2024/25 tax year is fast approaching. We’ve put together an action plan so you can maximise valuable tax breaks and allowances before they disappear at midnight on 5 April
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Side hustle tax changes: HMRC reforms could save thousands from filing self-assessment tax returns
The government plans to raise the reporting threshold for trading income – here is how it could help your side hustle
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Full list of HMRC tax codes and what they mean
Tax codes can tell us vital information about how much we are paying HMRC in the current tax year. Here's how to check you've got the correct code
By Jessica Sheldon Last updated
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Tourist taxes: should you pay more to visit holiday hotspots or look elsewhere?
Major cities have introduced extra fees to combat overtourism. We look at how to tackle the rise of tourist taxes.
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Zoopla: price gap between houses and flats reaches 30-year high
The average house value is now 67% higher than the average value of a flat, property portal Zoopla has found
By Ruth Emery Published