Tax

Cameron pledges "fairer tax system"

By Julie Fisher | Mon, 17/06/2013 - 11:54

The G8 summit's discussions on tax avoidance and evasion "will lead to a fairer tax system", according to Prime Minister David Cameron.

Careful planning can help you beat IHT

By Faith Glasgow (Money Observer) | Fri, 14/06/2013 - 09:45

A number of factors have contributed to more people's wealth being liable for inheritance tax.

Keep your wealth safe from inheritance tax

By Faith Glasgow (Money Observer) | Fri, 14/06/2013 - 09:41

With a little forethought there are plenty of ways you can make sure your wealth doesn't fall prey to inheritance tax, explains Faith Glasgow.

Would our son pay tax if we bought him a house?

By Moneywise (Moneywise) | Mon, 10/06/2013 - 09:19

Paul Hutchinson, of Hutchinson Legal & Associates, clarifies whether the gift of a house would be liable for capital gains or inheritance tax.

Protect your investments and prosper

By Ruth Emery (Money Observer) | Fri, 03/05/2013 - 14:20

Ruth Emergy explains how to use tax-efficient vehicles in order to keep more of your investment returns.

How can my wife and I spread our pension?

By Moneywise (Moneywise) | Mon, 15/04/2013 - 09:35

Patrick Connolly, a certified financial planner at AWD Chase de Vere, provides a Moneywise reader with tax-efficient ways to spread pensions.

Strategies to help you slash your tax bill

By Phil Leiwy (Money Observer) | Mon, 25/03/2013 - 12:07

Don't be taken unawares by the end of the tax year on 5 April. Here is a detailed reminder of the key strategies that can help you hold off the taxman.

Budget 2013: Tax breaks to boost UK shale gas investment

By Elsa Buchanan | Wed, 20/03/2013 - 18:28

Chancellor George Osborne has announced a "generous" new tax in his fourth Budget, designed to boost early investment in the UK's shale gas.

Budget 2013: Winners and losers

By Elsa Buchanan | Wed, 20/03/2013 - 18:19

As the dust settles on another Budget, Interactive Investor assesses those who stand to gain, or not, from Chancellor George Osborne's policies.

Budget 2013: Generous tax breaks extended for investors in start-ups

By Andrew Pitts | Wed, 20/03/2013 - 16:42

The tax breaks offered to investors in a Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme are to be further extended into the 2013-14 tax year and beyond.