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HMRC to close self-assessment helpline this spring and summer just as tax allowances are cut
News HMRC plans to close its self-assessment helpline between April and September. Here is how it could affect you
By Marc Shoffman Published
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How increasing pension contributions can boost your child benefit and your retirement
Advice High earners don’t need to wait for reforms to to reduce their child benefit tax bill.
By Marc Shoffman Published
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How much will my council tax bill increase? 2024 Bands and discounts explained
Council tax bills are set for above-inflation increases. We've rounded up the changes across England, Scotland and Wales.
By Oojal Dhanjal Last updated
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Council tax crackdown on long-term empty homes from 1 April – how much more will you pay?
If you have a second property left empty for 12 months, you could face a double council tax charge from April
By Oojal Dhanjal Published
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Budget 2024: Child benefit to be paid to more families
The chancellor has announced that the high income child benefit charge will be overhauled, meaning thousands more families will be able to keep their child benefit. We explain what’s happening.
By Ruth Emery Published
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Spring Budget: What the latest National Insurance cut means for you
News Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced a 2p cut in National Insurance in his latest fiscal update – how much could you actually save?
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Budget 2024: National Insurance cut, a new British ISA, and reform of the child benefit charge - here’s what has been announced
The chancellor has announced a host of changes, including cutting National Insurance again, and abolishing some tax reliefs. Here’s how the Budget will affect your finances.
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Spring Budget 2024 - what it could mean for your finances
Feature The chancellor will unveil his Spring Budget tomorrow. We look at what could be in the red box, from a cut to National Insurance to 99% mortgages.
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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Thousands of pensioners forced to claim back huge amounts in emergency tax
Some retirees are losing more than £50,000 in emergency tax when they withdraw money from their pensions, which then has to be clawed back from HMRC.
By Ruth Emery Published