Tax
The latest news, updates and opinions on Tax from the expert team here at MoneyWeek
Explore Tax
Latest
-
Prepare for big changes to inheritance tax
Features Inheritance tax – Britain’s most detested tax – is set for an overhaul.
By Ruth Jackson-Kirby Published
Features -
-
Boris Johnson and the sugar tax
Features Our probable new prime minister wants to scrap the levy on sugary drinks introduced by some of his predecessors. Would that be a good move?
By Simon Wilson Published
Features -
Inheritance tax: just abolish the entire thing
Editor's letter Why not abolish inheritance tax and replace it with a gift tax on the recipients of unearned cash – wherever it comes from?
By Merryn Somerset Webb Published
Editor's letter -
How to duck the higher rate of stamp duty
Features The higher rate of stamp duty on second properties comes with several exceptions, says Sarah Moore. Here's what they are.
By Sarah Moore Published
Features -
How to prepare for a Corbyn government
Features The real risk to your finances is not Brexit, says Merryn Somerset Webb, it's that the mismanagement of Brexit could lead to a Corbyn government. So how do you prepare?
By Merryn Somerset Webb Published
Features -
Passing on your pension when you die
Features Your pension can be a valuable part of inheritance-tax planning, says David Prosser.
By David Prosser Published
Features -
What Lorraine Kelly's tax victory means for freelancers and small businesses
Features Not all freelancers may be as lucky as “TV persona” Lorraine Kelly when dealing with HMRC. Check your IR35 status carefully, says David Prosser.
By David Prosser Published
Features -
Ignore the lifetime allowance and take the tax hit
Features There’s been a lot of wailing about the extra tax burden once you hit the pensions lifetime savings allowance. But it’s better to just carry on contributing and pay the tax, says Merryn Somerset Webb.
By Merryn Somerset Webb Published
Features -
Landlords: claim what you can
Features Landlords should ensure they are up-to-date on what they can deduct from property income.
By Sarah Moore Published
Features