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The tax cut that would do most good
Opinion Tory leadership candidates are promising tax cuts. Matthew Lynn explains which one the winner should prioritise.
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What the rise in National Insurance contributions means for you
Briefings National Insurance contributions are due to increase from 6 April. Saloni Sardana explains the reasons behind the rise, and how much it will cost you.
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Tax return deadline extended – but don't forget to file
Advice HMRC is being slightly more lenient about tax returns this year, but falling behind will still incur hefty fines.
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Tax planning
Sponsored It can be easy to neglect planning your tax affairs until the end of the tax year comes round. But the earlier you start, the better your chances of achieving your ambitions. In this report, you’ll find out five areas you should take action in now; what to do with your ISA this year; and the tax allowances you don’t want to forget.
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Estate planning
Sponsored Many find the idea of discussing inheritance uncomfortable, but failure to plan properly can leave your heirs with a hefty inheritance tax bill. This report will give you an idea of how inheritance tax works, what you need to consider, enabling you to lay the firmest foundations for your family’s future.
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The new social-care levy: an unfair tax that protects the “assetocracy”
Briefings The government’s regressive social-care levy will make Britain’s tax system even more complex. Root-and-branch reform is long overdue.
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How can you avoid paying inheritance tax?
Analysis Middle-class families are being trapped by a tax designed for the rich reports Alex Rankine. He explains ways which inheritance tax (IHT) can be avoided.
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Working from home? Make sure you claim everything you can
Advice People working from home can receive up to £140 a year in tax relief.
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The myth of hypothecated taxes
Editor's letter The government wants to add a penny on our National Insurance contributions to pay for social care. But it won’t, says Merryn Somerset Webb. It will just vanish into the black hole of our public finances.
