Articles tagged "tax"

Self-assessment tax deadline delayed

Last updated: Jan 27th, 2012

News by Ruth Jackson

The self-assessment tax return deadline has been extended by two days due to staff strikes at HM Revenues & Customs.

Five steps to help tackle the taxman

Last updated: Jan 20th, 2012

Feature by Jenny Little

Do you feel you are being cheated by the taxman? Follow our five steps to help put you in the know.

Are we being swindled by the taxman?

Last updated: Jan 20th, 2012

Feature by Jenny Little

HMRC gaffes have angered taxpayers, who are now questioning the competence of the agency and fairness of its judgements.

New green tax will see air fares rise in 2012

Last updated: Dec 22nd, 2011

News by Nathalie Bonney

Holidaymakers face rising costs when a new EU green tax comes into effect on 1 January 2012.

IHT and CGT allowances to rise at a lower rate

Last updated: Dec 6th, 2011

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The government has announced that two tax-free allowances will rise in line with the Consumer Prices Index rate of inflation, rather than the more generous Retail Prices Index rate.

Sweeping personal tax reforms planned

Last updated: Nov 15th, 2011

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Taxpayers may be able to check their tax records online, the government has suggested as it unveiled proposals to reform personal taxes.

Pressure mounting on government to scrap 50% tax rate

Last updated: Nov 11th, 2011

News

Pressure is mounting on the government to scrap the 50% income tax rate, as dozens of the UK's top businessmen send a letter to the chancellor urging for it to be axed to attract entrepreneurs to the country.