Tax
News, updates and analysis on the latest tax legislation, IHT changes, stamp duty thresholds, self-assessment deadlines, council tax bands and tax return filing checklists, from the MoneyWeek team.
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What makes you wealthy in the UK?What the government perceives as ‘wealthy’ counts when it comes to tax. We break down the figures and explain 10 ways to protect yourself from the taxman
By Laura Miller Last updated
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Inheritance tax scam warning – how to protect your pension pots ahead of 2027 rule changePensions will be included in estates for inheritance tax purposes from 2027 – but experts warn that savers should be wary of too-good-to-be-true avoidance schemes
By Laura Miller Last updated
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What would a Reform UK government mean for your money?Reform UK was by far the biggest winner in the latest set of local elections, placing them in a good position to transform local wins to a general election victory. If they were to pull it off, what would it mean for your money?
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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Pension inheritance tax paperwork nightmare – how to prepare to avoid penaltiesPensions will be included in inheritance tax calculations from April 2027 and your executors will have to shoulder the burden of finding all your unused pots. Here’s what you need to know.
By Laura Miller Last updated
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What frozen tax thresholds would be now – including an allowance which hasn’t risen in 45 yearsCertain tax allowances would be almost four times higher if they had kept pace with inflation
By Laura Miller Last updated
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Inheritance tax quiz: How much do you know about Britain’s 'most hated' tax?Quiz Inheritance tax is one of the 'most hated' taxes in the UK, and a growing number of people face having to contend with it. Are you up to date with the rules?
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The £1m inheritance tax-free allowance illusion – why many couples don’t get itThe maximum amount a couple can pass on free of inheritance tax is £1 million in assets – but the reality is often very different. We look at why the £1 million inheritance tax-free allowance might be less than you think.
By Laura Miller Published
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How to keep your tax bill down as frozen thresholds drive millions into paying higher ratesMillions more people are paying higher rates of tax but there are ways to limit how much you owe HMRC.
By Marc Shoffman Published
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What is the 67% inheritance tax trap on pensions – and can you avoid it?Your loved ones could find themselves paying an effective tax rate of 67% once pensions are brought into the inheritance tax net from April 2027. The concern has sparked more – and higher – withdrawals from pensions.
By Laura Miller Last updated
