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Why HMRC’s payments on account scheme is unfairSelf-assessment taxpayers have until the end of July to pay their tax return, but is the charge fair? Here's why it's hurting self-employed people.
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Could you be dragged into paying ‘mansion tax’ as Burnham moots lower threshold?Andy Burnham, the MP tipped to be the next prime minister, could reportedly lower the ‘mansion tax’ threshold from £2 million to £1.5 million to drum up more cash for the Treasury - what does it mean for property owners?
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How can you avoid an inheritance tax 'minefield' if you remarry?With pensions set to attract inheritance tax (IHT) from April, some families will need to plan carefully to avoid unintended disinheritance
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What is a trust and should you use it to reduce your IHT bill?Changes to inheritance tax (IHT) rules means more people could be subject to tax on their estates. Some families are using trusts to reduce their liabilities, but what are trusts and should you use one?
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How to get a council tax reductionCouncil taxes have risen almost across the board, but some people can get a council tax reduction. We explain who can possibly get hundreds off their yearly bill
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8 of the best properties for sale with summer housesThe best properties for sale with summer houses – from a duplex flat in a period property in Edinburgh to a Grade II-listed Cornish long house in Penzance.
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Inheritance tax penalties surge 35% as more families pay upThe number of inheritance tax penalties for late returns has surged as more families are dragged into the tax net. Are you prepared for the 122-question form?
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Are you paying too much in business rates?It is worth checking your company's business rates bill, as new data shows that over half of appeals result in a reduction
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How much do you know about capital gains tax?Quiz Capital gains tax (CGT) is a levy on the profit when you sell an asset that’s increased in value. What are the allowances, what rates are charged and when was the levy introduced? Test yourself in our quiz.
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