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Why raising capital gains tax could reduce revenue for the government
A hike in CGT is predicted in next month’s Budget, but such a move could lower the amount of tax raked in by the government. We look at why this could happen
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Will Labour hike capital gains tax on business sales?
Labour may tinker with capital gains tax (CGT) and trim related reliefs. What does this mean for small businesses?
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Fuel duty may rise in October Budget - what does this mean for petrol prices?
News Prime Minister Keir Starmer has refused to rule out ending the fuel duty freeze. We explain what this means for motorists
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Inheritance tax receipts rise again as rumours persist about Budget changes
Inheritance tax raised £2.8 billion during April to July 2024, which is £0.2 billion higher than the same period last year. Will the chancellor target the tax in her Budget?
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More under-40s set for higher tax brackets
A whopping 20% of under-40s will find more of their earnings going to the taxman due to the freeze on income tax bands.
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Capital gains tax receipts fall but could be set to soar after the Autumn Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has refused to rule out hiking CGT. An increase to CGT rates in the Budget could push tax receipts back up
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Inheritance tax makes an increasing amount for HMRC - can you avoid it?
New data reveals more than 27,000 estates paid inheritance tax in 2021/22. Will they continue to rise?
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Could Labour impose a “double death tax” of more than 50%?
Speculation is mounting that capital gains tax will be reformed in the Budget - and one option is to charge bereaved families the tax on top of inheritance tax. We explain how it could work
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Rachel Reeves: Labour has inherited a projected overspend of £22 billion from the Conservatives
The Chancellor has announced an array of measures to save money, including scrapping the Stonehenge tunnel, ditching social care reforms, and making the winter fuel payment means-tested
