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The typical inheritance tax bill has jumped and more people will be affected – plan ahead nowRising house prices and frozen tax thresholds means the inheritance tax burden is set to grow – and it’ll surge further once pension pots are included in the net from April 2027. Thinking about inheritance planning has never been more important, says Jessica Sheldon.
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Don’t miss 31 July ‘payment on account’ tax deadlineMany self-employed workers have a second tax payment deadline. With a 7.75% interest charge on late payments, it’s important to pay your bill on time
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What is a land value tax and how would it work?A land value tax makes sense in theory. Could it work in practice – and will Andy Burnham implement the property tax?
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How you could cut your inheritance tax bill and boost a loved one’s pension potFamilies will be looking at ways to reduce their estate when pensions fall into the scope of inheritance tax from April 2027.
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Can Burnham’s taxes revive the economy and boost finances?Andy Burnham’s measures could be considered nothing more than tokenism. What is he going to do to make a difference to your finances and boost the UK economy?
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How hedge fund wizard Michael Platt lost a £200m tax battleMichael Platt exploited an obsession with data to build one of the world's leading hedge funds. A run-in with HMRC has put the billionaire in the spotlight.
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Number of 45% taxpayers more than doubles in five years. What should you do if you’re in a higher band?Frozen thresholds mean that more taxpayers are dragged into higher tax brackets despite little change in their purchasing power.
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Probate fees: the ‘cost of dying’ has increased sharplyThe Ministry of Justice has hiked the probate application fee by 75% – but experts said the increase would leave people feeling ‘ripped off’.
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HMRC’s capital gains tax investigations soared to new highs last yearThe taxman reclaimed £266 million capital gains tax from investigations in the last tax year. How can you avoid an investigation?
