The myth of hypothecated taxes
The myth of hypothecated taxes
The government wants to add a penny on our National Insurance contributions to pay for social care. But it won’t, says Merryn Somerset Webb. It will j…
23 Jul 2021
House-buyers rush to beat the end of the stamp-duty holiday
House-buyers rush to beat the end of the stamp-duty holiday
House-buyers are rushing to complete on their properties by 30 June, the end of the stamp-duty holiday.
18 Jun 2021
“Raise inheritance tax”, says the OECD. Governments won’t need to be told twice
“Raise inheritance tax”, says the OECD. Governments won’t need to be told twice
The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development is urging its members to increase their inheritance taxes. Saloni Sardana looks at what the …
18 May 2021
How are my cryptocurrency gains taxed in the UK?
How are my cryptocurrency gains taxed in the UK?
Many investors in cryptocurrencies have made big gains. But once you take profits – or even buy one cryptocurrency with another – you could be liable…
18 May 2021
Inheritance tax: how your pension can help you plan your estate
Inheritance tax: how your pension can help you plan your estate
Pensions can help you minimise your family’s potential inheritance-tax bill. David Prosser explains how.
12 May 2021
Could you end up paying inheritance tax on your family home?
Could you end up paying inheritance tax on your family home?
The value of the average UK home has risen by 53% since April 2009, but the inheritance tax threshold has remained static. And that means more people …
7 May 2021
Inheritance tax bills are set to rise – will you be caught out?
Inheritance tax bills are set to rise – will you be caught out?
The number of people who actually pay inheritance tax is very small. But more and more estates are set to be dragged into its net, says David Prosser.…
30 Apr 2021
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What’s in Biden’s global corporation tax proposals?
What’s in Biden’s global corporation tax proposals?
US president Joe Biden’s administration recently proposed a universal model for taxing global companies. Saloni Sardana looks at what's involved.
13 Apr 2021
International tax competition is under threat – which stocks are most vulnerable?
International tax competition is under threat – which stocks are most vulnerable?
The idea of a global corporate tax regime is taking off, with the US proposing a sales tax on multinationals. John Stepek looks at which companies cou…
8 Apr 2021
The end-of-tax-year to-do list for small businesses
The end-of-tax-year to-do list for small businesses
If you run a business, get on top of your paperwork before 2020-2021 draws to a close.
1 Apr 2021
How to minimise your inheritance tax bill
How to minimise your inheritance tax bill
Fiscal drag will ensure that more people pay inheritance tax. Here’s how to minimise your bill.
16 Mar 2021
Don’t fear Rishi Sunak’s corporation tax rise – it may never happen
Don’t fear Rishi Sunak’s corporation tax rise – it may never happen
A booming economy, tax competition and furious lobbying mean that the chancellor's proposed rise in corporation tax may never happen, says Matthew Lyn…
14 Mar 2021
The IR35 reprieve is over – what freelancers should do now
The IR35 reprieve is over – what freelancers should do now
The government delayed introducing IR35 tax reforms for freelancers amid the Covid-19 chaos. But they come into effect early next month.
9 Mar 2021
Rishi Sunak’s recovery budget may look good but it is based on stealthy tax rises
Rishi Sunak’s recovery budget may look good but it is based on stealthy tax rises
The chancellor outlined his vision of the post-Covid-19 economy this week. Merryn Somerset Webb and John Stepek look at what it means for your money.
5 Mar 2021
What the recovery Budget means for your money
What the recovery Budget means for your money
With his Budget, Rishi Sunak is hoping to protect the economic recovery and set out how to pay for all the stimulus. John Stepek looks at how he plans…
4 Mar 2021
Furlough extension, corporation tax and green investment – the main points of the Budget
Furlough extension, corporation tax and green investment – the main points of the Budget
Rishi Sunak delivered his 2021 Budget, with measures to extend coronavirus support, get the economy back on its feet, and some first steps in paying f…
3 Mar 2021
Too embarrassed to ask: what is fiscal drag?
Too embarrassed to ask: what is fiscal drag?
How can politicians raise more tax revenue, without damaging their political popularity too badly? One way is by using “fiscal drag”. Here's what that…
2 Mar 2021
What to watch out for in Budget 2021
What to watch out for in Budget 2021
In his 2021 Budget, Rishi Sunak will lay out his vision for post-Covid Britain – how to fix the public finances and repay all the pandemic stimulus wi…
2 Mar 2021
Make sure you use all your allowances before the end of the tax year
Make sure you use all your allowances before the end of the tax year
There’s still time to ensure you don’t overpay your tax this financial year, says Ruth Jackson-Kirby - but make sure you use all your allowances
1 Mar 2021
Stamp duty holiday extension will keep the house-price party going – for now
Stamp duty holiday extension will keep the house-price party going – for now
The government is to extend to the stamp duty holiday by three months. Good for today’s buyers, says Nicole Garcia Merida, but what happens in June?
26 Feb 2021
Tax returns: make sure you declare child benefit
Tax returns: make sure you declare child benefit
If you owe HMRC a repayment of child benefit cash, you need to act quickly, says Ruth Jackson-Kirby.
26 Jan 2021
How to deal with self-assessment tax returns after a very trying year
How to deal with self-assessment tax returns after a very trying year
The Covid-19 pandemic will complicate the self-assessment tax return process for 2019-20. What if you can’t pay? Ruth Jackson-Kirby has some advice.
20 Jan 2021