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Tax on property you inherit

Tax on property you inherit

If you inherit property, you are usually not liable to pay tax on the inheritance you receive. This is because any Inheritance Tax (IHT) due should be paid out of the deceased’s estate before any cash

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Getting a SA302 tax calculation

Getting a SA302 tax calculation

The SA302 tax calculation and tax year overview documents are commonly used as evidence of income for loan or mortgage purposes for the self-employed. The forms have become more widely used since the

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Pension Credits

Pension Credits

Pension Credits can provide extra income to those over State Pension age and on a low income. The credits were first introduced in 2003 to help keep retired people out of poverty. There are two main

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Cannot pay your tax on time?

Cannot pay your tax on time?

The second payment on account for Self-Assessment taxpayers for the 2022-23 tax year is due on 31 July 2023. Taxpayers are usually required to pay their Income Tax liabilities in three instalments

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Updating your tax return

Updating your tax return

There are special rules to follow if you have submitted a Self-Assessment return and subsequently realise you need to change it. For example, tthis can happen if you made a mistake like entering a

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Tax relief for charitable donations

Tax relief for charitable donations

The Gift Aid scheme is available to all UK taxpayers. The charity or Community Amateur Sports Clubs (CASC) concerned can take a taxpayer’s donation and, provided all the qualifying conditions are met,

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Working out capital gains

Working out capital gains

As with the Income Tax personal allowances, taxpayers have an annual exempt amount for Capital Gains Tax (CGT) which is forfeited if not used. The annual exemption for individuals in 2023-24 was

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Changes to Scottish Bankruptcy law

Changes to Scottish Bankruptcy law

The bankruptcy process applies to individuals living in England, Wales or Northern Ireland. There is a separate bankruptcy process sometimes known as sequestration in Scotland. Bankruptcy is a form of

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