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When is the self-assessment tax return deadline?If you are self-employed, rent out a property or earn income from savings or investments, you may need to complete a self-assessment tax return. We run through the deadlines you need to consider.
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Pension tax refunds: how to get your money back if you have been overchargedThousands of retirees recovered more than £50 million in overpaid tax from flexible pension withdrawals in the second quarter of 2026. Are you due a pension tax refund?
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Don’t miss 31 July ‘payment on account’ tax deadlineMany self-employed workers have a second tax payment deadline. With a 7.75% interest charge on late payments, it’s important to pay your bill on time
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How hedge fund wizard Michael Platt lost a £200m tax battleMichael Platt exploited an obsession with data to build one of the world's leading hedge funds. A run-in with HMRC has put the billionaire in the spotlight.
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How to solve Britain’s growth crisis: MoneyWeek TalksPodcast Growth has been sluggish in the UK for years, and successive governments have failed to boost the economy. Economist Julian Jessop explains what can be done.
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Why HMRC’s payments on account scheme is unfairSelf-assessment taxpayers have until the end of July to pay their tax return, but is the charge fair? Here's why it's hurting self-employed people.
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Inheritance tax penalties surge 35% as more families pay upThe number of inheritance tax penalties for late returns has surged as more families are dragged into the tax net. Are you prepared for the 122-question form?
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MoneyWeek Talks: Are you prepared for new IHT changes?MoneyWeek Talks In our latest podcast, financial adviser Lisa Conway-Hughes runs through everything you need to know about the inheritance tax changes coming in April 2027.
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Child Benefit: how it works, eligibility criteria and how to claimChild Benefit is worth hundreds of pounds per year and claiming it can help build up your state pension entitlement but there are tax pitfalls. We look at who is eligible and how to get the payment
