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 National Insurance contributions are – and how much you will payMost people in the UK pay National Insurance contributions but few really understand them. We explain what National Insurance is and how to work out how much you will pay.
By Sam Walker Last updated
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The regions facing the highest inheritance tax billsHere are the areas of the UK that are most likely to face an inheritance tax bill.
By Marc Shoffman Published
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How income tax is calculatedThe majority of adults in the UK pay income tax on their earnings. We explain how it works and how it is calculated.
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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How to keep your dividends safe from the taxmanAdvice Following successive cuts to the dividend tax allowance and a hike to dividend tax rates, we reveal the ways you can keep more of your dividend income.
By Sam Walker Last updated
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Full list of HMRC tax codes and what they mean – is yours correct?Tax codes convey vital information about how much you will pay 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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What is the seven year inheritance tax rule and how does it help cut your bill?Families can lower their inheritance tax liability via the seven year rule. We explain how it works.
By Laura Miller Last updated
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How to avoid the fiscal drag “stealth tax” amid ongoing income tax threshold freezeFrozen income tax thresholds are set to cost Brits hundreds or even thousands of pounds over time as more people are dragged into higher tax brackets. We look at how you can mitigate the effect of fiscal drag.
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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New inheritance tax rules for businesses and farmers come into force – will your family be worse off?Business and agricultural property relief cuts took effect on 6 April, reducing the amount business owners and farmers can pass on free from inheritance tax. Who will be hit hardest?
By Laura Miller Published
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Marriage Allowance: are you missing out on £252 a year?News Married couples and civil partners could save up to £252 a year in tax by claiming the allowance - and receive a backdated lump-sum payment worth more than £1,000
By Sam Walker Last updated
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