Articles tagged "income tax"

Invest and keep the taxman at bay

Last updated: May 24th, 2011

Feature by Cherry Reynard

Investors have a number of options, ranging from ISAs to VCTs and EISs, to reduce the cash paid out to the taxman from hard-won gains.

Should you defer your state pension?

Last updated: Feb 1st, 2012

Feature by Moneywise

IFA Peter Chadborn weighs up the pros and cons for an older Moneywise reader debating whether to defer a pension.

How the 2011 Budget affected you

Last updated: Jun 1st, 2011

Feature by Nathalie Bonney

It didn't deliver a surprise punch, but Osborne's measures will still have an impact on your finances. Nathalie Bonney guides you through the aftermath of this year's Budget.

How to pay less tax: families

Last updated: Jan 16th, 2012

Feature by Sam Barrett

Whatever your stage in life, whether you're young and single, a couple with a family, a high earner or a pensioner, there are ways you can pay less tax. Sam Barrett looks at the scenario for families.

Four steps to completing your tax return

Last updated: Jan 9th, 2012

Feature by Nathalie Bonney

It's time to fill in your tax return once again. Follow our steps to make sure yours is complete in time to avoid HMRC's tough new penalties.

HMRC will not 'write off' tax underpayments

Last updated: Sep 23rd, 2010

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Despite rumours to the contrary, HM Revenue & Customs has stated it will not simply "write off" up to £1.5 million in tax underpayments. Esther Armstrong reports.

How to deal with a letter from the taxman

Last updated: Sep 20th, 2010

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Up to six million people will receive a letter from HM revenue & customs informing them of an incorrect tax payment - here's what to do if you're one of them?

How to deal with a letter from the taxman

Last updated: Sep 10th, 2010

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Up to six million people will receive a letter from HM revenue & customs informing them of an incorrect tax payment - here's what to do if you're one of them?

Income tax threshold to rise by £1,000

Last updated: Jun 22nd, 2010

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The income tax threshold will rise by £1,000 in April next year, with the first £7,475 of income being free of tax, Chancellor George Osborne announced today.