August 28, 2026
Tax

State pension alert over details of new tax rules for these claimants

The Government announced the new tax plans last year Major changes to tax on the state pension are coming in(Image: Getty) Concerns have been raised regarding a major change to tax on the state pension. The Government has set out that the new policy will be brought in very soon. The new measure will necessitate

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State pensioners urged ‘be fully aware’ ahead of tax limit changes

New legislation will be needed to enact the tax changes Key changes to the state pension are coming in soon(Image: Getty) State pensioners have been urged to review their tax responsibilities as new regulations are soon to be introduced. HMRC has confirmed that legislation will be presented to Parliament soon as part of the changes.

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Surge in savers hit with £5,000 tax bills

The number of individuals getting taxed on their savings interest has risen sharply because of rising interest rates and frozen allowances. More than 2.7 million savers are expected to pay tax on their savings income in 2026-27, up from 2.2 million in 2023-24, according to official statistics. Savers pay income tax at their marginal rate

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HMRC releases new details on inheritance tax changes for pensions

The change will happen within months Christian Abbott Audience Writer and Taite Johnson Audience and Trending Writer 21:33, 11 Jun 2026 Inheritance tax will see significant changes from next year, affecting more than 10,000 households across the UK. HMRC has confirmed the amendments will take effect at the beginning of the forthcoming tax year on

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Government defends Making Tax Digital amid concerns over older taxpayers

8:01 AM, 11th June 2026, 3 days ago 10 The government claim Making Tax Digital works “well for those who need it”, despite ongoing criticism over the scheme. The controversial scheme came into force in April this year, with landlords earning more than £50,000 required to keep digital records and submit quarterly updates to HMRC

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Princess Diana’s barrister boasts about celebrity clients during £2m tax trial

He told the court he believed a 2005 merger of the two agencies was intended to raise the legal standards, but he said: “I’m afraid standards have dropped. “Nowadays, you have all sorts of so-called specialists who are quite sure they know everything about everything. “They don’t take external advice and they don’t take internal

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Reform plans tax break for ‘alarm clock Britain’

Reform UK would raise the threshold at which sole traders start paying VAT to £150,000 to support “alarm clock Britain”. Nigel Farage said the existing threshold of £90,000 acted as a “tax on ambition” because tens of thousands of firms were choosing not to expand, preferring to stay away from the tax cliff edge. Businesses

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Nationwide issues HMRC tax update over £100 Fairer Share payments

Around 4.4 million Nationwide members are receiving a £100 Fairer Share payment – but there could be tax implications Nationwide has started making its Fairer Share payments Nationwide Building Society has confirmed it has already distributed its latest round of Fairer Share payments to over four million eligible members. The most recent Fairer Share payments,

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How To Prepare For A Future Where Tax Is Digital

Kate Hayward is the UK managing director of Xero. ​In almost every corner of our lives, digital tools now sit at the center of our simplest daily routines. Systems and processes that once relied on paper records and periodic submissions have evolved to deliver a more connected, real-time experience. This shift is already likely to

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HMRC key tax allowance cut update as income surges

The Government has enjoyed a huge windfall from Capital Gains Tax CGT is levied on profits made when selling assets(Image: Thana Prasongsin via Getty Images) The Treasury has reaped a substantial windfall from Capital Gains Tax following a raft of tax changes that have ensnared more investors. Fresh HMRC data reveals Capital Gains Tax (CGT)

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