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Cash ISA deposits rocket amid fears Rachel Reeves will impose £4,000 limit
Cash ISA shake-up rumours sparked a rush to accounts in March, with savers putting away an extra billion pounds
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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Missed the tax return deadline? Contact HMRC now to avoid £10 a day fines
Still haven’t paid your 2023/24 tax bill? You are now three months late, meaning the taxman could start charging you £10 per day in additional penalties
By Katie Williams Last updated
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The UK areas with the highest and lowest council tax burden
London residents are less impacted by council tax compared to other parts of the UK, new data shows
By Laura Miller Published
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Equity release jumps 32% amid growing inheritance tax concerns
Homeowners have unlocked millions of pounds in housing wealth so far in 2025. Could it help reduce inheritance tax liabilities?
By Laura Miller 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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How increasing pension contributions can boost your Child Benefit and your retirement
Parents affected by the High Income Child Benefit tax Charge (HICBC) could boost their pension savings and increase the amount of Child Benefit they get
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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Millions are being hit by ‘significant stealth tax’ – will you have to pay more to HMRC?
A staggering 17.9 million people look set to start paying basic-rate income tax, while 12 million may be dragged into the higher-rate band, by 2027/28. We explain what fiscal drag is and how you can prepare
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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How much tax do I pay on investments?
Are you worried about taxes biting into your profits? We explain how much you’ll pay and look at ways to keep more of what you earn through investing
By Laura Miller Published
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What is capital gains tax and how does it work?
The government raked in £13 billion from capital gains tax in 2024/25. But how does the tax work, and when do you pay it?
By Ruth Emery Last updated