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Beware inheritance tax gifting rules – 220 families left with shock bills after error
Families can give away assets during their lifetime to reduce inheritance tax liabilities, but failing to meet gifting rules could trigger unexpected inheritance tax bills
By Laura Miller Published
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Inheritance tax bills exceed £500,000 for almost 10% of estates
Thousands of estates have had to pay a six figure inheritance tax bill – and the issue looks set to worsen.
By Daniel Hilton Published
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Fresh inheritance tax blow for business owners and farmers – could you need a new will?
Draft legislation has revealed a hoped for loophole in business and agricultural property reliefs has been closed tight
By Laura Miller Published
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Reeves’s capital gains tax changes ‘backfire’ as Treasury receipts fall sharply
Capital gains tax rates were increased in the 2024 Budget but fresh data suggests the policy is failing to boost government coffers. Could it put chancellor Rachel Reeves off a wealth tax?
By Laura Miller Published
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HMRC suspects the wealthy underpaid £343m in inheritance tax – how to avoid falling foul of the rules
‘Missing’ inheritance tax is expected to soar as the government aims to raise extra £2 billion through rule changes
By Laura Miller Published
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Will the boom in defence spending drive economic growth?
Defence spending is soaring, and politicians in the UK and Europe are telling voters it will be a major boost to economic growth. But is that really the case?
By Simon Wilson Published
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Don’t miss 31 July ‘payment on account’ tax deadline
Many self-employed people have a second tax payment deadline. With an 8.25% interest charge on late payments, it’s important to pay your bill on time
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Farming isn't for the faint-hearted – and isn't profitable
Opinion Farming may look appealing, but turning a profit is extremely hard. No wonder many farmers are attracted to the Sustainable Farming Incentive, says Max King
By Max King Published
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Will the government introduce a wealth tax – and how would it work?
High borrowing costs, weak economic growth and failed spending cuts mean tax hikes look likely this autumn. Will Labour introduce a wealth tax?
By Katie Williams Last updated