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How to file a self-assessment tax return as deadline approaches
Millions still need to file their tax return to HMRC before the end of January or they face fines starting from £100. We share our step-by-step guide.
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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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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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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.
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Inheritance tax receipts rise to £6.6 billion as more families pay up
Inheritance tax receipts look set to hit another record high for Treasury this financial year
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Redundancy on the rise – how to manage a sudden drop in income
Unemployment and redundancies are higher than a year ago, new figures show. We look at how to protect your finances if you face a sudden loss of income.
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Six steps business owners should consider before April inheritance tax relief change
New limits to inheritance tax-free allowances are coming in from the Spring that affect business owners. Those looking to sell or transfer their assets into a trust before the changes need to act now
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Taxpayers urged to fight automated HMRC penalties as 20,000 win on appeal
HMRC loses more than 60% of cases when taxpayers appeal an automated penalty it has imposed, new figures show.
