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Inheritance tax raid sees families rush to take out life insurance to pay death bills
Life insurance sales surged last year as families looked for ways to to pay inheritance tax bills, following the Autumn Budget announcement that more assets could be charged
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11 reasons you need to register for self-assessment before 5 October
There are lots of reasons why you may need to register for self-assessment. But you’ll need to act fast to meet the 5 October deadline
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Wealthy households braced for Autumn Budget tax hikes - here is how high earners are preparing
Economic confidence among high-net worth individuals has dropped since last year amid tax hikes and there could be more pain to come.
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Is Britain heading for a big debt crisis?
Opinion Things are not yet as bad as some reports have claimed. But they sure aren’t rosy either, says Julian Jessop
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Simple assessment explained as millions brace for unexpected tax bills
Increasing numbers of people could get letters from HMRC saying they owe more tax due to frozen thresholds, under a system known as simple assessment. Here is what it means for you.
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Can the House of Lords change the government’s mind on controversial inheritance tax reforms?
The House of Lords has launched an inquiry into inheritance tax changes on pensions and agricultural property relief - can the government’s plans be stopped?
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The key October self-assessment tax return deadlines to remember so you can avoid a shock bill
There are two important dates for self-assessment taxpayers to remember in October
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Could your family be at risk of an unexpected tax bill? How to keep your loved ones in the loop
Many families are out of the loop when it comes to planning the financial aspects of both retirement and inheritance
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Could the Enterprise Investment Scheme cut your tax bill?
The Enterprise Investment Scheme is tax-efficient and potentially lucrative. Taking a chance on the scheme could trim your family’s IHT bill, says David Prosser
