May 16, 2026
Tax

Tax allowance update as savers ‘gift’ to reduce HMRC bills

There are methods to reduce tax when the times comes and many people are using them, according to new research Estates are subject to tax upon death(Image: clubfoto via Getty Images) More than a quarter of affluent savers have taken steps to reduce a future Inheritance Tax (IHT) bill, according to new data. Cash gifting

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Pension scams: Britons warned over criminals offering inheritance tax loopholes | Scams

The caller pitches a great deal. Shift the moneysaved in your pension and reinvest it in a scheme overseas where you can avoid it being caught under next year’s changes to the UK’s inheritance tax (IHT) system. From April next year, any money left in a defined contribution pension after your death, which is most

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Can you move your pension to dodge inheritance tax? Fraudsters say so | Scams

The caller pitches a great deal. Shift the moneysaved in your pension and reinvest it in a scheme overseas where you can avoid it being caught under next year’s changes to the UK’s inheritance tax (IHT) system. From April next year, any money left in a defined contribution pension after your death, which is most

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State pensioners urged to use simple £1 trick to avoid £3,100 HMRC tax overpayment

DWP state pension claimants are being urged to use a simple £1 pension withdrawal trick that could help some pensioners avoid a £3,100 tax overpayment — with experts advising professional guidance before making any withdrawals DWP state pension claimants are being urged to use a simple pension withdrawal trick(Image: MoMo Productions via Getty Images) State

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‘I’m a tax expert and HMRC has started taking back lost cash’

Certain sectors can expect enhanced scrutiny Siobhan Holmes, partner specialising in charities and not-for-profit organisations at accountancy firm Azets(Image: Azets/Deep South Media) An expert has issued a warning as a new HMRC clampdown gets under way. Charities and not-for-profit organisations are being warned to ensure all their procedures and records are watertight in the light

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I started a part time job after retiring

In our weekly series, readers can email any questions about their finances to be answered by our expert, Rosie Hooper. Rosie is a chartered financial planner at Quilter Cheviot and has worked in financial services for 25 years. If you have a question for her, email us at money@inews.co.uk. Question: I retired but have since

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Which Europeans pay the most income tax and where do children make the biggest difference?

Personal income tax rates vary widely across Europe. Policies and tax structures contribute to these differences. Income level, marital status and the number of dependent children all play a significant role in determining how much of gross wage earnings goes to tax. So, which European countries levy the highest and which the lowest personal income

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Retirement tax checks everyone approaching State Pension age should make now

HMRC has launched new guidance to help people understand how tax works in retirement, including checks on pensions, tax codes, National Insurance records and unexpected tax bills. HMRC has launched new guidance to help people understand how tax works in retirement.(Image: Getty ) People approaching retirement age are being urged to carry out a series

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‘No plans’ to increase income tax personal allowance to £18,000

The petition, titled Raise the personal tax allowance to £18,000, was started by Mike Haynes, who said: “Since 2021 personal tax allowance has been frozen at £12,570. We want to keep some more of our own money. “If you are earning minimum wage then you may soon be paying tax because of fiscal drag. Some

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Martin Lewis’ MSE urges people to check council tax discount as it’s ‘not automatic’

Not everyone can get a discount, but some can, and it’s worth doing this quick check Martin Lewis says students in particular could be eligible for help(Image: PA) Household bills are climbing for many, with council tax among those on the up across several areas of the UK. However, many people may be unaware that

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