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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.
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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.
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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.
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Should you sacrifice your salary for a bigger pension?
With employers’ National Insurance set to rise, salary sacrifice is becoming an increasingly popular means of reducing tax and maximising pension contributions
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The financial benefits of getting married – should you say 'I do'?
Marriage may be on your mind as Valentine’s Day approaches but fewer couples are getting hitched. There are legal, financial and tax privileges you could be giving up by not saying ‘I do’ – we look at the financial benefits of getting married
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Millions missed self-assessment deadline as HMRC hikes interest rate for late payments - what it means for your tax bill
Late self-assessment filers could be hit with higher interest rate charges that were buried in the Autumn Budget. Experts say it is unfair and represents a “hidden tax rise”. We explain how it works, and how to avoid it
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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.
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Chancellor set to ‘tweak’ non-dom clampdown amid UK wealth exodus
Non-dom status is set to be scrapped but the transition period may be extended to bring more wealth to the UK
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Inheritance tax receipts surge 10% – HMRC on track for another record year
HMRC collected £6.3 billion in inheritance tax during the first nine months of the tax year – £600 million more than the same period a year ago
