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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How to file a self-assessment tax return
Millions of people in the UK have to file a tax return to HMRC every year. We share our step-by-step guide.
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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How Junior ISAs could help with inheritance tax planning
Looming inheritance tax changes will limit how much pension wealth can be passed on but more people may be maxing out their loved ones’ JISA allowance instead
By Marc Shoffman Published
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How to check your council tax band
Tips Thousands of homeowners continue to overpay for council tax because they are in the wrong band. We look at how to check your council tax band and how to challenge it.
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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Rachel Reeves is rediscovering the Laffer curve
Opinion If you keep raising taxes, at some point, you start to bring in less revenue. Rachel Reeves has shown the way, says Matthew Lynn
By Matthew Lynn Published
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HMRC stamp duty crackdown sees probes of property deals jump 88% – what to watch out for
From bogus stamp duty refund claims to misleading the taxman about who owns a property, HMRC is increasing its scrutiny of stamp duty land tax reporting. Here’s how.
By Laura Miller Published
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When is the self-assessment tax return deadline?
If you are self-employed, rent out a property or earn income from savings or investments, you may need to complete a self-assessment tax return. We run through the deadlines you need to know about
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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Self-assessment taxpayers overpaid £8.9 billion last year – could you be owed money?
Millions of taxpayers are paying too much income tax when they file their self-assessment returns, new figures show. Here’s how to avoid overpaying, and the ways to reclaim what you’re owed.
By Laura Miller Published
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Redundancy on the rise – how to manage a sudden drop in income
Unemployment and redundancies are higher than a year ago, new figures show. We look at how to protect your finances if you face a sudden loss of income.
By Laura Miller Published
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Six steps business owners should consider before April inheritance tax relief change
New limits to inheritance tax-free allowances are coming in from the Spring that affect business owners. Those looking to sell or transfer their assets into a trust before the changes need to act now
By Laura Miller Published
