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Public shaming – an effective new way of collecting taxes
Features Corporations publicly outed as tax dodgers; individuals denied honours. Shaming people into paying their taxes is probably effective, says Merryn Somerset Webb. But the government could go further.
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Chart of the week: Britain’s tax burden
Charts When it comes to taxation, our approach resembles our geography: we are somewhere between Europe and the US, and this chart shows.
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Pension withdrawals tax trap won’t be closed
Features HMRC refuses to reform its clumsy taxation of pension withdrawals, says David Prosser.
By David Prosser Published
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Small business owners should plan for a new digital tax regime
Features Soon most businesses will have to file tax returns online. Be prepared, says David Prosser.
By David Prosser Published
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Duck the buy-to-let tax change
Features Using a limited company means higher-rate taxpayers can still get full tax relief on mortgage interest, says Emma Lunn.
By Emma Lunn Published
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New charges shock for family trusts
Features People who run family trusts are facing expensive new charges due to an international crackdown on financial crime and tax evasion.
By David Prosser Published
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Elderly divorcees could end up much poorer in retirement
Features With couples who get split often ending up worse off in retirement, pensions have become an increasingly important element of divorce settlements, especially for older couples who may have less time to build up new savings.
By David Prosser Published
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Pensions and inheritance tax: how to protect your legacy
Features Inheritance tax (IHT) is a 40% tax payable on whatever you leave behind for your heirs when you die, on estates above a certain value. But there are plenty of straightforward ways to minimise your potential liability.
By John Stepek Published
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How pensions are taxed
Features Pension taxation can be a complicated area, with tax relief, the money purchase annual allowance and lifetime allowances, for example. Ruth Jackson explains it all.
By Ruth Jackson-Kirby Published
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