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Rishi Sunak’s ‘£2,000 Labour tax policies’ claim 'misled voters', official stats body suggests
Explainer The Conservative Party leader has made the Labour tax claim several times on the general election campaign trail. Here's why the numbers don't add up - at least right now.
By Henry Sandercock Last updated
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Conservatives pledge to cut National Insurance again – how much could you save?
News A 2p reduction in National Insurance is a key feature of the Tory’s general election manifesto.
By Marc Shoffman Published
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How to make Tax Freedom Day come earlier and keep more of your money
News Research suggests Brits are working 161 days just to pay the taxman and it is getting worse. Here is how to reduce your tax bill
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Conservatives pledge to raise high income child benefit threshold – how much could you save?
News The high income child benefit charge threshold could be doubled to £120,000 if the Conservative Party wins the general election, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has pledged.
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Jeremy Hunt: ‘income tax thresholds to remain frozen if Conservative Party wins general election’
News The Chancellor said income tax thresholds will be kept as they are until 2028. It could mean millions of workers will be dragged into higher tax bands.
By Henry Sandercock Published
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Contributions to Tax-Free Childcare accounts rise but many parents aren't using the scheme
News Fewer than half of open Tax-Free Childcare accounts are used - could you be missing out?
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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IHT receipts rise by £700m in new tax year boost for HMRC – how high could it go?
HMRC has started the new tax year with a 7.2% annual rise in inheritance tax receipts. We explain how to keep the bill down.
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Check Your State Pension forecast tool launched to ‘simplify’ filling National Insurance Contributions gaps
News The government claims the online Check Your State Pension forecast will allow people to avoid having to phone HMRC and the DWP
By Henry Sandercock Last updated
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Stop inheritance tax perk on pensions, says IFS
The government could raise billions of pounds in revenue by closing inheritance tax loopholes, such as on pensions and AIM shares. Is your pension at risk?
By Ruth Emery Published