Tax
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TISA urges government to rethink IHT on pensions as new research proposes simpler alternatives
New research published today by The Investing and Saving Alliance (TISA) proposes alternative approaches to the Government’s proposed inheritance tax (IHT) reforms…
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Inheritance tax knowledge gap: almost one in three don’t understand laws and tax regimes
New research from M&G reveals a significant knowledge gap around inheritance tax (IHT), with nearly one in three people (32%) who expect…
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A wealth tax would be a poor substitute for properly taxing the sources and uses of wealth
As the Autumn Budget approaches, speculation is mounting over potential tax rises—and one idea stirring both interest and controversy is an annual…
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Retail investor push in Mansion House speech – benefits and blows
As we turn our attention to this year’s Mansion House speech, all eyes are on Chancellor Rachel Reeves as she prepares to…
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What voters think of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ tax rises after a year in office
In its first year, the Labour government has unveiled a raft of tax-raising measures, with Chancellor Rachel Reeves targeting investors and pensions.…
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LISA faces damning verdict as Treasury Committee echoes industry concerns
Following the Treasury Select Committee’s inquiry into the effectiveness of the LISA, published this morning, Rachael Griffin, tax and financial planning expert at Quilter, has…
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Frozen thresholds see tax bills spiral again
With over half a million more individuals pulled into the 40% tax bracket, the number of higher and additional rate taxpayers has…
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Popularity of trusts soars as pensions move into scope for IHT
With pensions set to come into scope for inheritance tax (IHT) from 2027, legacy wealth planning is becoming increasingly significant. Many clients…
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IFS: The tax system is making net zero more costly than it has to be
The government’s commitment to achieving net zero by 2050 is an ambitious one that will involve costs to households and firms. The…
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As IHT receipts hit £1.5 billion, St. James’s Place outlines key gifting strategies to reduce the potential tax burden
Following the latest HMRC inheritance tax (IHT) receipts reaching £1.5 billion for May 2024 to April 2025, £98 million higher than the…
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