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Rayner quits over stamp duty controversy: should the tax be abolished?
Angela Rayner has relinquished her deputy prime minister role, but does ‘Rayner-gate’ flag how unfair the stamp duty land tax rules are in the first place?
By Kalpana Fitzpatrick Published
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10 ways to cut your capital gains tax bill
Higher capital gains tax rates now have to be factored into our annual financial planning – but these 10 steps could help you cut your bill
By Katie Williams Last updated
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Family face £100k stamp duty bill after avoidance scheme crashes in court – the mistakes to avoid
A couple faces a substantial stamp duty bill after trying to reduce the amount they owed
By Laura Miller Published
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5 alternatives to Reeves’ inheritance tax raid on rural Britain as families face ‘splitting up or selling’ farms
Inheritance tax limits are now so low they attack small working family farms rather than just going after tax loopholes, one Cotswolds farmer has said
By Laura Miller Published
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How inheritance tax trick is helping families save ‘six-figure sums’
Happy to skip a generation to save thousands on inheritance tax? A deed of variation could be the estate planning tool you need.
By Laura Miller Published
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How income tax is calculated
Millions of taxpayers face paying more income tax due to frozen tax allowances. We explain how income tax is calculated.
By Holly Thomas Last updated
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How to file a self-assessment tax return
Filing a tax return is one the the most-hated jobs, but getting it in early can alleviate stress and reduce the risk of fines. We share our step-by-step guide.
By Katie Williams Last updated
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When is the self-assessment tax return deadline?
If you are self-employed, rent out a property or earn income from savings or investments, you may need to complete a self-assessment tax return. We run through the deadlines you need to know about
By Ruth Emery Published
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Could landlords face National Insurance on rental income?
The Treasury is said to be considering a tax increase for landlords in an attempt to boost revenue in Rachel Reeves’s Autumn Budget
By Ruth Emery Published