Tax
News, updates and analysis on the latest tax legislation, IHT changes, stamp duty thresholds, self-assessment deadlines, council tax bands and tax return filing checklists, from the MoneyWeek team.
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Do you still have to file a tax return if you don’t owe any tax?
Even if you do not owe the taxman any money, failure to complete and submit your tax return could result in a penalty costing you up to £1,600.
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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Act now to avoid inheritance tax on your pension with this one simple change
A quick and easy paperwork change could avoid your children paying inheritance tax on your pension if you act now. Here’s how.
By Laura Miller Published
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What is capital gains tax and how does it work?
The government rakes in billions of pounds from capital gains tax. But how does the tax work, and when do you pay it?
By Sam Walker Last updated
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'Expect more policy U-turns from Keir Starmer'
Opinion Keir Starmer’s government quickly changes its mind as soon as it runs into any opposition. It isn't hard to work out where the next U-turns will come from
By Matthew Lynn Published
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10 easy moves to save you money before the end of the 2025/26 tax year
Tips The end of the 2025/26 tax year is fast approaching. Here’s what you can do now to make the most of tax breaks and allowances before they disappear on 5 April
By Sam Walker Last updated
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13 tax changes in 2026 – which taxes are going up?
As 2026 gets underway, we look at what lies ahead in terms of changes to tax rates and allowances this year and how it will affect you.
By Holly Thomas Published
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Is your inheritance tax allowance cut if you sell to downsize or sell your home to pay for care?
Downsizing relief is a little-known benefit that could save your loved ones tens of thousands of pounds in inheritance tax after you’ve died.
By Samantha Partington Published
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How to secure a lasting legacy as you pass your money
For many, transferring wealth is more about values than money. We look at how to create a legacy that sticks.
By Laura Miller Published
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Inheritance tax climbdown as agricultural property relief threshold raised
Reforms to agricultural property relief had sparked strong opposition, and the government has now diluted its controversial inheritance tax plans for farmers
By Dan McEvoy Published
