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Working parents will be entitled to 15 hours free childcare for two-year-olds from next year
The government has extended free childcare hours to working parents of two-year olds but it won’t be automatic so make sure you don’t miss out
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Pensioners face “marriage allowance mayhem” due to rising state pension. Who will pay the unexpected tax bill?
Hundreds of thousands of pensioners - mainly wives - could get unexpected tax bills as a result of the frozen personal allowance and soaring state pension, according to former pensions minister Steve Webb.
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Autumn Statement: Households still face an extra £4,000 tax bill despite NI cuts
News Autumn Statement tax give-aways will be offset by fiscal drag, the Resolution Foundation warns
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Autumn Statement National Insurance cuts - what it means for you
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has today announced that National Insurance will cut be by two percentage points from 12% to 10% from January 2024. Here’s what it means for your money
By Kalpana Fitzpatrick Published
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Inheritance tax receipts rise by £500m as Chancellor mulls cuts
News More estates are paying inheritance tax but there are ways to reduce the bill without waiting for reforms
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Is an inheritance tax (IHT) cut on the way?
Tax Talk that the government might cut or scrap inheritance tax in its Autumn Statement is rife. We look at how it could be reformed, and what difference it would make.
By Ruth Jackson-Kirby Last updated
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Fiscal drag could cost high earners £4,000 by 2027
News Frozen tax allowances and fiscal drag could dent your finances by around £4,000 by 2027.
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Tax return deadline: act now to get your paper tax return in by 31 October
Taxpayers who file a paper self-assessment tax return have just a few days left to meet the Halloween deadline. We explain who needs to complete a tax return, common mistakes to avoid - and what to do if you miss the deadline.
By Ruth Emery Published
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Inheritance tax receipts set to hit a record
The taxman is collecting more inheritance tax (IHT) than ever before and this trend is set to continue. We explain why and what you can do about it.
By Vaishali Varu Published