Tax
News, updates and analysis on the latest tax legislation, IHT changes, stamp duty thresholds, self-assessment deadlines, council tax bands and tax return filing checklists, from the MoneyWeek team.
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Best fixed rate cash ISAs – earn up to 4.3%
Savings The best fixed rate cash ISAs are returning up to 4.3% on your savings. We look at the top deals for those willing to lock their cash away
By Oojal Dhanjal Last updated
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How to manage higher private school fees
Private school fees have soared by thousands following the addition of VAT, and further increases could lie in store going forward. We explain how to manage the higher costs.
By Laura Miller Last updated
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How you could cut your inheritance tax bill by £37,000
Regular gifting can reduce your inheritance tax bill by tens of thousands of pounds, new calculations show. We explain how the rules work.
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Three simple inheritance tax mistakes could cost your family £100,000s – are you missing out?
About 3,700 more deaths resulted in inheritance tax in 2022-2023, according to the latest data from HMRC. But some families are paying more IHT than they need to because they are not taking advantage of valuable loopholes. We explain how.
By Laura Miller Last updated
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10 ways to cut your capital gains tax bill
Capital gains tax can dent your personal finances – but these 10 steps could help you cut your bill
By Sam Walker Last updated
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What is inheritance tax (IHT)?
What is inheritance tax (IHT) and why are more families falling into the tax trap? What is IHT and who has to pay it?
By Sam Walker Last updated
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The UK regions with the highest proportion of homes above the inheritance tax threshold
High house prices are pushing more families into the inheritance tax trap across the country
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Pensioners ‘running down larger pots’ to avoid inheritance tax as rule change looms
Changes to inheritance tax (IHT) rules for unused pension pots from April 2027 could trigger an ‘exodus of large defined contribution pension pots’, as retirees spend their savings rather than leave their loved ones with an IHT bill.
By Laura Miller Published
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Tax receipts: Rachel Reeves 'should hand back the cash'
Opinion Chancellor Rachel Reeves is cheering higher-than-expected tax receipts. But where has the money come from?
By Matthew Lynn Published
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