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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Can I avoid IHT by stuffing all my money into a pension?
IHT Pensions offer families a way to avoid IHT when passing on wealth to loved ones after death, but that’s all set to change. We explain the rules.
By Laura Miller Last updated
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What National Insurance contributions are – and how much you will pay
Most people in the UK pay National Insurance contributions but few really understand them. We explain what National Insurance is and how to work out how much you will pay.
By Sam Walker Last updated
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The regions facing the highest inheritance tax bills
Here are the areas of the UK that are most likely to face an inheritance tax bill.
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Best fixed rate cash ISAs – earn up to 4.65%
Savings The best fixed rate cash ISAs are returning up to 4.65% on your savings. We look at the top deals for those willing to earn guaranteed tax-free gains.
By Oojal Dhanjal Last updated
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How income tax is calculated
The majority of adults in the UK pay income tax on their earnings. We explain how it works and how it is calculated.
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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How to keep your dividends safe from the taxman
Advice Following successive cuts to the dividend tax allowance and a hike to dividend tax rates, we reveal the ways you can keep more of your dividend income.
By Sam Walker Last updated
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Full list of HMRC tax codes and what they mean – is yours correct?
Tax codes convey vital information about how much you will pay HMRC in the current tax year. Here's how to check you've got the correct code.
By Jessica Sheldon Last updated
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What is the seven year inheritance tax rule and how does it help cut your bill?
Families can lower their inheritance tax liability via the seven year rule. We explain how it works.
By Laura Miller Last updated
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How to avoid the fiscal drag “stealth tax” amid ongoing income tax threshold freeze
Frozen income tax thresholds are set to cost Brits hundreds or even thousands of pounds over time as more people are dragged into higher tax brackets. We look at how you can mitigate the effect of fiscal drag.
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
