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How much council tax will you have to pay on a second home?
Second home council tax will surge from April across many parts of England. It follows similar local authority changes in Scotland and Wales.
By Katie Williams Last updated
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Couples urged to apply for the marriage allowance before end of tax 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 Ruth Emery Last updated
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Side hustle tax changes: HMRC reforms could save thousands from filing self-assessment tax returns
The government plans to raise the reporting threshold for trading income – here is how it could help your side hustle
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Full list of HMRC tax codes and what they mean
Tax codes can tell us vital information about how much we are paying 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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Tourist taxes: should you pay more to visit holiday hotspots or look elsewhere?
Major cities have introduced extra fees to combat overtourism. We look at how to tackle the rise of tourist taxes.
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Zoopla: price gap between houses and flats reaches 30-year high
The average house value is now 67% higher than the average value of a flat, property portal Zoopla has found
By Ruth Emery Published
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Six inheritance tax myths debunked
Life’s two certainties — death and taxes — come together to form the confusing world of inheritance tax. Here is everything you need to know about the misunderstood space to help save you money.
By Holly Thomas Last updated
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What are National Insurance contributions?
Most of us pay National Insurance contributions but few of us really understand them. Here’s our guide to demystifying National Insurance.
By Holly Thomas Last updated
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How much stamp duty do you pay on buy-to-let properties?
Stamp duty is an important cost to consider when buying property. We explain what rates landlords can expect to pay when purchasing a buy-to-let.
By Holly Thomas Published