Published in December 2010

Beat the VAT rise and save £££

by Robert Powell | With the VAT hike set to come into force in less than three weeks time, if you're planning any big purchases - now's the time to make them!

Why you pay more tax than banks

by Robert Powell | If you use air travel or drink alcohol in the next five years, then tax rises will hit you harder than the banks. Robert Powell takes a look at the figures...

Published in November 2010

The taxman is watching your eBay account!

by Rosalind Kent | Make a few quid selling bits and bobs on auction sites? The taxman may be interested in your earnings!

It's time to ditch National Insurance!

by Mike Kielty | Many of the reasons that NI was created are no longer relevant - it's time to scrap the tax

Why Britain needs a Fat Tax

by John Fitzsimons | A tax on unhealthy foods could help the nation's finances as well as its waistline.

Millions set to get their tax bills written off

by Mike Kielty | The taxman has decided to write off some tax bills for almost two million people. Mike Kielty reveals how these changes will affect you.

Published in October 2010

Bag your share of billions!

by Cliff D'Arcy | The taxman admits that up to 10 million people have paid too much tax. Time to trim your tax bill...

10 ways to transfer wealth

by Cliff D'Arcy | If you want to give your nearest and dearest a helping hand, here are ten tax-efficient ways to do so.

Fight back against the child benefit cuts

by Jane Baker | The Chancellor's plans to axe child benefit will come as a blow to many parents, but you may not have to lose out.

Avoid the latest tax swindle

by Jane Baker | Tax rebate handling websites aren't doing anything against the law, but you don't need them!

Pensioners - the taxman is targeting you!

by John Fitzsimons | A new report reveals the taxman is targeting the vulnerable for missing tax payments.

What the Child Benefit cut means for you

by John Fitzsimons | Ahead of the Conservative Party Conference, the Chancellor George Osborne has announced a significant cut to child benefit. Here's what you need to know about how you will be affected.

Published in September 2010

Stop the huge tax blunder hurting you

by Jane Baker | HM Revenue & Customs is doing a pretty appalling job of collecting our taxes. Will you be one of the six million affected?

Tax code error in your favour: Collect £££

by Neil Faulkner | What you can do if Revenue and Customs tells you you've underpaid, and what you can do to avoid this occurring in future.

Published in August 2010

This tax error could cost you thousands!

by Jane Baker | Do you really understand your pay slip? Get savvy now to guarantee you don't pay more tax than you should.

Published in July 2010

5 easy ways to pay less tax

by Jane Baker | Find out how to cut your tax bill without the effort of complex tax planning.

5 easy ways to pay less tax

by Jane Baker | Find out how to cut your tax bill without the effort of complex tax planning.

Published in June 2010

How to get a tax refund

by Jane Baker | We all hate paying tax but don't, whatever you do, pay more of it than you need to.

Beat the VAT hike!

by Mark Adams | The most painful measure in this week's emergency Budget was the hike in the level of VAT to 20% - adding an extra £425 to the average family's annual outgoings. The tax hits basic and higher-rate taxpayers equally hard - but there are ways to beat it. Find out how to protect your finances against the VAT hike

How the Budget will hurt the rich

by Cliff D'Arcy | Tax changes in the Budget spell bad news for investors, landlords and second-home owners...

Published in May 2010

7 ways for the over 50s to pay less tax

by Jane Baker | The over 50s are more worried about tax rises than anything else. Don't miss these seven tips for paying less.

Avoid the Capital Gains Tax hike

by Cliff D'Arcy | The Conservative/LibDem government will raise Capital Gains Tax from 18% to, say, 40%. Here are six tricks to beat this new tax rate!

3 vital steps to paying less tax

by Mark Adams | The tax we hand over to the taxman has hit a record high - and so has the amount we waste in tax errors and unnecessary payments. Find out just where your tax goes - and how to pay less.

Published in April 2010

Why your council tax bill is ripping you off

by Mark Adams | Council tax bills are already set to rise by 1.8% this year - yet thousands of homeowners are set to pay a higher unnecessary premium with more than half a million properties listed in the wrong tax band. We show you how to pay what you owe - and no more!

Why you should love paying tax!

by Harvey Jones | There's no question your tax bill will rise after the election. But here are six reasons why that's not as bad as it seems.

Avoid paying inheritance tax

by Jane Baker | Inheritance tax is likely to hit many more of us. Find out why and how you can avoid it.

Ten things you need to do this month

by Chiara Cavaglieri | It's the start of the new tax-year today - which means today is the perfect time to make a fresh financial start. Start spring cleaning your finances by taking these ten essential steps.

Slash your tax bill - while you still can!

by Mark Adams | The new tax year is fast approaching - and ahead of the General Election, taxpayers should prepare for steep hikes. We show you how to keep more of your cash out of HMRC's hands.

Published in February 2010

How to get a massive tax rebate

by Cliff D'Arcy | Have you paid far too much to the taxman? These ten checks could net you a tasty tax refund...

Pay less tax with this clever trick!

by Jane Baker | There are loads of ways you can cut your tax bill. Here's one you may never have heard of before.

Published in January 2010

Get ready for nasty tax hits!

by Cliff D'Arcy | With the government set to overspend by £178 billion this year, Britain faces spending cuts and tax hikes. Here's how your tax bill could leap...

Claim £1,300 of your tax back

by John Fitzsimons | Nobody likes paying tax. But thanks to a new blunder, you might be paying over £100 a month more than you should be...

Seven ways to reduce your tax bill

by Christina Jordan | Check out these seven legal ways to reduce your tax bill, and your stress levels.

Haiti: The best way to donate money

by Emma Lunn | What's the best and safest way to ensure a donation gets to the victims of the Haiti crisis - fast?