tax

Will Gordon Brown scrap stamp duty?

By Liam Tarry Tue, 05/08/2008 - 13:07

Gordon Brown is thought to be considering a temporary suspension of stamp duty in an attempt to kick-start the flagging property market and spur the economy. Read more

Nine million motorists hit with road tax rage

By Johanna Gornitzki Update: Fri, 11/07/2008 - 09:34

The government has admitted that nearly nine million motorists will have to pay more car tax under reforms aimed at reducing carbon emissions. Read more

Tories propose tax system shake-up

Update: Fri, 04/07/2008 - 12:47

The Conservative Party has promised to bring an end to stealth taxes in a major shake-up of the UK taxation system. Read more

Has your tax burden increased in the last five years?

Update: Mon, 30/06/2008 - 10:31

Yes, my tax burden has increased

82% (23 votes)

My tax burden is about the same

18% (5 votes)

No, my tax burden has decreased

0% (0 votes)

Total votes: 28

Brits waste £9.3 billion in unnecessary tax

Update: Fri, 20/06/2008 - 16:04

Around £9.3 billion is wasted each year in unnecessary tax, costing each of us an average of £183, new figures reveal. Read more

Tax change set to hurt 18 million families

Update: Wed, 21/05/2008 - 11:07

Eighteen million families will find themselves worse off in two years time if the government fails to extend last week’s one-off income tax cut, a new report has warned. Read more

Moneywise Tax Special Quiz

Update: Tue, 15/07/2008 - 16:09

Whether you think we pay too much or not, tax is a topic close to most our hearts. Moneywise quiz takes a lighthearted look at the world of tax. Read more

Darling announces plan to compensate 10p tax victims

Update: Wed, 14/05/2008 - 09:11

Basic rate taxpayers will see their personal allowances increase by £600 this year, under measures announced by chancellor Alistair Darling to compensate those hit by the 10p tax rate axing. Read more

Tax returns given a makeover

Fri, 11/04/2008 - 09:11

Tax returns are due to hit doormats of 9.3 million self-assessment taxpayers from this week. And a redesign means they should be simpler and quicker to complete. Read more

Child Trust Funds turn three

Update: Mon, 30/06/2008 - 16:45

Child Trust Funds are now three years old. Moneywise takes a look at the scheme and the options for new parents. Read more