With the rise in interest rates over recent years, savvy savers can now accrue relatively large amounts of interest in their savings pots. From high-interest current accounts to fixed-term savers,...
What is marriage tax allowance? Marriage tax allowance is a tax break that enables a married person (or someone in a civil partnership) to claim a proportion of their spouse's...
Nobody wants to pay more tax than they need to, but the problem is that the tax system is incredibly complicated. In this guide, we tell you 39 ways in...
What is inheritance tax? Inheritance tax is levied on the value of the estate of a person when they die. The value of the estate will include property, investments, cash,...
What is inheritance tax and how does it work? In the UK there has been some form of inheritance tax (formerly known as death duty tax) as far back as...
Inheritance tax (IHT) is one of the most controversial taxes. People often question why HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) takes money from the hard-earned funds in someone’s estate after they...
Dividends are a way that a company can distribute its profits. In this article, we explain the dividend tax-free allowance including how to calculate the tax payable. What is a...
Finding out if you are subject to inheritance tax (IHT) and how much you may have to pay can be confusing, especially as it differs depending on how much your...
The personal savings allowance for a basic rate taxpayer is currently set at £1,000. This means you can earn up to £1,000 per year in interest on your savings without...
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