42 h. ago Government Council Tax update says some people don't need to pay

Government chiefs have issued an update, as some people may not realise they are exempt from Council Tax bills

Politics

52 h. ago How much state pension could rise as some could be forced to pay tax

The state pension is set to increase in April 2026 based on the triple lock guarantee

Economics

5 d. ago One million pensioners to pay higher rate of income tax in retirement this year

The Personal Allowance will be frozen at £12,570 until April 2028.

Economics

6 d. ago 'Big hit to Budget' coming for Scotland as weak tax base, benefits take toll: Scottish Fiscal Commission

The SNP’s choices to boost social security and public sector pay spending without enough funding , alongside Scotland’s weaker tax base, will leave the next Scottish Government with little room for new commitments.

Events

7 d. ago State Pension payments could rise by over £550 next year under the Triple Lock

The annual State Pension uprating in April could see nearly nine million older people pay tax in retirement.

Economics

9 d. ago JULIA DAVIES: 'Many millionaires support a wealth tax, and can afford to pay more'

'There’s many wealthy people who support the introduction of a wealth tax and can afford it', founding member of Patriotic Millionaires UK and impact investor Julia Davies says

Economics

1 week ago We're about to move house and pay £93,000 stamp duty: Should we pull out on rumours tax could be axed?

We're due to exchange on 30 September - so it was extremely stressful to read about a potential overhaul of stamp duty rules in the Autumn Budget in October.

Economics

1 week ago Calls for personal tax allowance to be increased to help people pay bills

The current personal tax allowance is £12,570

Economics

1 week ago Inheritance tax receipts hit record high as high property prices drag more families into the net

The nil rate band remains frozen until 2030, and with property prices still elevated, an increasing number of families will have to pay the death tax.

Society

1 week ago STEPHEN GLOVER: Even our family homes are not sacrosanct for this desperate, foolish Government. If Starmer breaks his promise on Capital Gains Tax, no one should trust anything he says ever again

Until now those fortunate enough to own their home have had the consolation that they won't have to pay Capital Gains Tax on it if they come to sell, writes STEPHEN GLOVER. No longer, it seems.

Politics

1 week ago HMRC warning issued to anyone who sells on Vinted, eBay or Etsy

People selling on Vinted, eBay or Etsy don't automatically have to pay tax on profits made, but some might if they reach the threshold

Events

1 week ago Labour's war on Middle England: Rural areas could foot the bill to pay for Rayner's reforms of council tax

Households in the countryside will reportedly be charged at unfairly high levels to pay for residents of cities under the Communities Secretary's 'fair funding' plans.

Economics

1 week ago Rachel Reeves' radical new property tax: What is it and will YOU pay more?

Rachel Reeves is mulling a shake-up of property taxes which could potentially see those selling homes over £500,000 hit with a new levy.

Economics

2 w. ago Millions will have to pay more in Rachel Reeves inheritance tax plan

The changes will mean you lose more of your estate when you pass it on to the next generation

Economics

2 w. ago Millions of people over State Pension age set to pay tax in retirement this year

HMRC estimates 8.7 million pensioners will pay tax for the 2025/26 financial year.

Economics

3 w. ago Four ways to sidestep tax on savings that'll hit a record 2.6m

Four times as many will pay tax on their hard-earned savings this year compared with 2021-22.

Economics

3 w. ago Wealthier areas set to pay more council tax under new plans: Will you be affected?

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner is mulling an overhaul of the council tax system to allocate more money to deprived areas.

Economics

3 w. ago Pensioner with cancer gets criminal conviction over £27 of unpaid tax on dead husband's car

The grieving widow mistakenly didn’t pay the tax as she also battled cancer

Economics

3 w. ago Grieving widow battling cancer convicted over £27 of unpaid tax on dead husband's car

The grieving widow mistakenly didn’t pay the tax as she also battled cancer

Economics

3 w. ago Millions of households will be hit with council tax hikes to pay for Angela Rayner's Government funding reforms

Households in wealthy areas could be hit with huge council tax rises under Angela Rayner's plans to divert more funding to deprived regions, experts warned last night.

Economics