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10 ways to cut your capital gains tax billCapital gains tax can eat into your profits – and reductions to the tax-free allowance in recent years have left investors more at risk of the levy.
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Do you have to file a tax return if you don’t owe any tax?Even if you do not owe the taxman any money, failure to complete and submit your tax return could result in a penalty costing you up to £1,600.
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Will taxes rise in the Burnham government's first Autumn Budget?Prime minister Andy Burnham said he will stick to Labour’s manifesto commitment to not raise income tax, National Insurance, or VAT. But what other taxes could new chancellor John Healey target?
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How to avoid inheritance tax by giving your money awayRegular gifting can reduce your inheritance tax bill by tens of thousands of pounds. We explain how the rules work.
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Why your family needs to talk about inheritance tax nowOpinion More people are set to be dragged into the inheritance tax net, making it all the more important to talk about inheritance with your family.
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Could an increase in capital gains tax help tackle the cost of living?Capital gains tax rate hikes are reportedly on the table ahead of the Autumn Budget. While some experts believe it could provide funds for the Treasury, others say it could cost the government money.
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Wealth taxes are pure “slopulism”History shows that wealth taxes don't work. So why are we still talking about them?
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Thousands of families hit with inheritance tax bills on gifts – how to reduce your liabilityThousands of families have been hit with an inheritance tax bill in the last four years after making larger gifts – but there are other ways to reduce an IHT liability.
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Eight reasons you may need to register for self-assessment before 5 OctoberFrom claiming pension tax relief to having a side hustle, there are lots of reasons why you may need to register for self-assessment, and the 5 October deadline is approaching fast.
