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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Probate cases taking nearly two years to be granted soar 131% – ways to cut the waitDelays to probate are on the rise with experts warning of worse to come once pensions are subject to inheritance tax rules from next April. But there are ways to help your loved ones now.
By Laura Miller Published
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New tax year changes: how much do you have to pay in 2026/27?The new tax year brings with it numerous tax hikes. We look at what is changing and how it will affect you.
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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The 3 tax changes coming in April 2027 that you should prepare for nowChanges to the treatment of pensions for inheritance tax and reduced cash ISA allowances are coming next year. We explain how to get your finances prepared.
By Marc Shoffman Published
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What is inheritance tax (IHT)?What is inheritance tax (IHT) and why are more families falling into the tax trap? What is IHT and who has to pay it?
By Sam Walker Last updated
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Rush to take pension lump sum early hits five year high over inheritance tax fearsThousands more 55 year olds took billions more from their pensions as soon as they could last year before the retirement pots become subject to inheritance tax from next April. We look at what to consider if you are cashing in.
By Laura Miller Published
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Government refuses to give families more time to pay inheritance tax on pensionsCalls to double the amount of time families have to pay inheritance tax when pensions are included from next April have been rejected by the government
By Laura Miller Last updated
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State pension entitlement gaps: Blow as National Insurance credit system delayed until April 2027A scheme to protect the state pension records of mothers affected by the introduction of the High Income Child Benefit Charge in 2013 has been delayed by a year.
By Laura Miller Published
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Should you take out life insurance to avoid inheritance tax?People are taking out life insurance to avoid inheritance tax bills in the future. Does that make sense?
By David Prosser Published
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