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It’s time to abolish child benefit completely
Merryn's Blog The new rules on child benefit are ludicrous, says Merryn Somerset Webb. It is time to dump it completely.
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How much of your salary goes on tax?
Features This handy website breaks down how the government spends your hard-earned pounds. But be warned, says Merryn Somerset Webb - it's not for the faint-hearted.
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Tax advice of the week: Claim back for loss on shares
Features A recent change of heart by the tax office means you may find yourself eligible for a tax refund if you have made a loss on shares held in a trading company.
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Beware the tax crackdown
Features The taxman needs to bring in as much money as possible to reduce Britain's fiscal deficit. So he's on the war path for tax dodgers and evaders. Not only that, he's backdating the rules to catch schemes that worked in the past, and he's singling out the wealthy. So should you be worried? Simon Wilson reports.
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UK 'resident' versus 'domicile': why it matters
Features The taxman sees a big difference between being 'resident' and 'domiciled' in the UK - and working out which camp you fall into can be very complicated.
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How carousel fraud is putting the VAT system in a spin
Tutorials The spiralling costs of a sophisticated cross-border scam are punching a £10bn-a-year hole in the Treasury’s finances.
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