Tax archive

Published in December 2011

An unusual Christmas gift idea

by Jane Baker | This unusual Christmas gift idea will cut your tax bill by thousands of pounds!

Published in November 2011

Income tax and National Insurance merger: Possible losers

by Robert Powell | The government is planning to simplify income tax and national insurance. However one group could be set to lose out from the changes...

How to stop paying tax

by Cliff D'Arcy | These 10 tips will slash your taxes to the bare minimum!

Air-passenger duty is pointless!

by Neil Faulkner | Green flying taxes are causing a huge stir, as they are criticised on environmental and economic grounds.

The secret DVD tax hike

by Robert Powell | The tax loophole that allows sites like play.com and Amazon to sell DVDs and CDs at low prices is to be closed, as Robert Powell reports...

HMRC declares war on tax-dodging landlords

by John Fitzsimons | Northern landlords, Scottish scrap dealers and self-employed workers in the South East are all coming under scrutiny from the taxman.

Wine drinkers set to pay more tax

by John Fitzsimons | The government is exploring a new tax on strong alcoholic drinks.

by Robert Powell | In light of new research showing that the poorest spend more of their income on VAT than the richest, Robert Powell reports on escalating borrowing levels and what you can do to deal with debt...

Published in October 2011

Landlords could be hit by covert tax hikes

by Robert Powell | The government has announced proposals to end tax breaks for second home owners. But, as Robert Powell reports, this change could be set to unfairly punish landlords while only marginally hitting the wealthy...

Published in September 2011

Avoid a huge tax bill this Friday!

by Rosalind Kent | The Government is cracking down on those avoiding tax this week.

The 50p tax rate must go!

by John Fitzsimons | Or should it? The Government has come under renewed pressure to scrap the highest rate of Income Tax, to help stimulate the economy, but is it the right thing to do?

Why working is a mug's game

by Cliff D'Arcy | Our tax system strongly favours rich savers and investors over workers, but you can defeat it!

Published in August 2011

What we can learn from Wayne Rooney's tax return!

by Robert Powell | Here’s an important financial lesson we can glean from the Manchester United forward...

Britain's £26 billion secret inheritance

by Cliff D'Arcy | Pet owners want to leave huge sums to their furry friends, but what about the tax bill?

Published in July 2011

Ten legal ways to dodge tax

by Cliff D'Arcy | Don't hand over too much to the taxman. Instead, use these 10 legal ways to trim your taxes!

Published in June 2011

Beware - the taxman is on your tail!

by Harvey Jones | HMRC is clamping down on yet more areas where it believes we aren't paying enough tax.

Taxman clamping down on Inheritance Tax!

by John Fitzsimons | Revenue & Customs made an extra £70m in Inheritance Tax last year querying property valuations. Don’t get caught out!

Published in May 2011

The poorest pay the most tax

by Neil Faulkner | The poorest people in the country pay a higher percentage of their incomes in taxes than the richest.

How to slash your council tax bill

by Rachel Wait | Find out how you cut down your council tax bills to a minimum!

Published in April 2011

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.

You just woke up £200 worse-off

by Sam Thewlis | This week's changes to tax, national insurance and benefits will leave many worse-off, including single parent families, and reduce the incentive to work. Find out why and how the average person will be £200 worse off.

Published in March 2011

How to cut your Inheritance Tax bill

by John Fitzsimons | When you die, make sure you leave as much of your cash as possible to your loved ones, rather than the taxman, with these tips.

Get ready for tougher taxes!

by Cliff D'Arcy | Every UK resident will be hit by these 45 big changes to taxes and benefits.

Published in February 2011

How to avoid tax...legally

by Sam Thewlis | Avoidance has become a dirty word in tax planning, even though it is actually completely legal. In fact, it is so widespread you may be a closet tax avoider and not even know it!

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