Tax Archive

Published in December 2007

Don't Give A Gift, Give A Donation
by Szu Ping Chan | As you hunt for those final presents to complete your annual shop, why not spread the Christmas spirit by giving a donation too?

Published in November 2007

Join 17 Million Tax Dodgers!
by Cliff D'Arcy | Millions of Brits use ISAs to avoid taxes. In total, we have £208 billion stashed away in these lovely, legal tax shelters.
Join 17 Million Tax Dodgers!
by Cliff D'Arcy | Millions of Brits use ISAs to avoid taxes. In total, we have £208 billion stashed away in these lovely, legal tax shelters.

Published in October 2007

New Tax Rates: Winners and Losers
by Jane Baker | As the Government confirms tax rates and national insurance contributions for 2008-09, we take a look at those who will benefit from the changes and those who won't.
A Tax Bombshell For Investors
by Cliff D'Arcy | Tax changes mean that entrepreneurs, business owners, employees and other investors will face higher taxes when they sell shares. Oh dear!
Fool News: Winners And Losers From The CGT Changes
by Serena Cowdy | The dramatic simplification of capital gains tax (CGT) will create both winners and losers amongst individual taxpayers.
Fool News: Mixed Bag For Those On Low Incomes
by Szu Ping Chan | Some people will suffer when the 10% income tax starting rate is abolished next April.
Fool News: Winners And Losers From The CGT Changes
by Serena Cowdy | The dramatic simplification of capital gains tax (CGT) will create both winners and losers amongst individual taxpayers.
Five Top Ways To Avoid Tax
by Jane Baker | Don't pay more tax than you should with these five top tips.

Published in August 2007

Let's Abolish Inheritance Tax
by Stuart J Watson | The abolition of inheritance tax is on the agenda again. But why wait? With some planning, you can reduce its effect straight away.

Published in July 2007

Great News For Small Businesses!
by Cliff D'Arcy | A couple wins a vital tax ruling in the House of Lords, which is terrific news for 250,000 small, family and private companies.
Millions Have Paid Incorrect Income Tax
by Neil Faulkner | Find out if you are one of the huge number of people who might have paid the wrong amount of tax.
Why Pay Tax On Your Savings?
by Cliff D'Arcy | Don't hand over up to 40% of your savings interest to the taxman. Try these tax-free savings accounts instead!

Published in May 2007

The Simplified Tax Return? Pah!
by Jane Mack | Tax returns are supposedly being simplified. And they are - for the taxman! Those of us who have to complete them find them just as bad as ever!

Published in April 2007

Avoid A 100% Penalty!
by Alison Hunt | If you have offshore savings or income from a foreign rental property you have eight weeks to tell the tax man, or face a hefty fine.
Last-Minute Tax Savings
by Cliff D'Arcy | The 2006/07 tax year ends on Thursday, 5 April. Here's how to grab your tax allowances, including ISAs, before they're gone.
Last-Minute Tax Savings
by Cliff D'Arcy | The 2006/07 tax year ends on Thursday, 5 April. Here's how to grab your tax allowances, including ISAs, before they're gone.

Published in March 2007

Best And Worst Tax-Free Savings Accounts
by Cliff D'Arcy | With hundreds of cash ISAs to choose from, where do you start? We unveil the Best Buys and Don't Buys for 2006/07!
Best And Worst Tax-Free Savings Accounts
by Cliff D'Arcy | With hundreds of cash ISAs to choose from, where do you start? We unveil the Best Buys and Don't Buys for 2006/07!
Tax Cut Or Tax Con?
by Jane Mack | The Chancellor of the Exchequer surprised most of us with his plans for taxing us in the future. But what about now?
Fool Poll: Taxes We Hate The Most
by Ed Bowsher | In the run-up to Gordon Brown's budget we asked Fools which taxes they hated the most.
Comic Relief Does Gift Aid
by Jane Mack | With Red Nose Day fast approaching, don't forget that charitable donations can save you tax and put more money into a charity's pockets.
Beware Of Brown's Last Budget
by Cliff D'Arcy | On 21 March, Gordon Brown presents his final Budget as Chancellor before becoming Prime Minister. What could be in store?
Tax Havens For Investors
by Cliff D'Arcy | Last week, we looked at tax havens for your cash. This week, we show you how to shelter your shares from the taxman!

Published in February 2007

Top Tax-Free Savings!
by Cliff D'Arcy | With the help of these legal tax shelters, savers can hang onto all of their interest and keep the taxman at bay.
Top Tax-Free Savings!
by Cliff D'Arcy | With the help of these legal tax shelters, savers can hang onto all of their interest and keep the taxman at bay.

Published in January 2007

Filed Your Tax Return Yet?
by Jane Mack | If you still haven't filled in your tax return, then it's time to get your act together if you're not to face fines.
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