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    ‎Everything you need to know about tax

    Tax in the UK can feel complicated, but it doesn’t have to be. Our tax guides explain the essentials in plain English, from Income Tax and Capital Gains to how Inheritance Tax affects the value of your estate when you die.

    Capital Gains Tax

    Did you know that the threshold before you have to start paying Capital Gains Tax has halved in the last year? More and more investors are having to consider the tax implications of their investments, and for many, Capital Gains Tax is one of the biggest worries when calculating your tax bill. We explain what it is, how much it costs and when it applies in this no-nonsense guide.

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    Inheritance Tax

    Inheritance Tax – we've all heard of it, but it’s probably a stretch to say that all of us completely understand it. And while it may be tempting to leave what's left after you die to your next of kin, you could end up saddling your loved ones with a hefty tax bill that takes chunks off of what you’ve left behind.

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    Stamp Duty

    If you’ve ever bought a property before, you’ve probably heard of Stamp Duty. Stamp Duty is a form of tax that many people come across when they sell a property or land over a certain price in England or Northern Ireland. The rules around stamp duty have changed a lot in recent years, so this guide will give you the low-down on everything from the threshold your property must pass before you pay it to how much you could end up paying.

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    Income Tax

    Income Tax is one of the primary taxes that residents in the UK must pay and is the single largest source of revenue for the Treasury – the government’s finance ministry. Though you likely already pay for Income Tax automatically, it’s not often explained what it is, how it works and how to calculate how much of it you’re actually paying. That’s where we come in. This handy guide will have you clued-up on the ins and outs of Income Tax in no time.

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    How ISAs help you invest without worrying about tax

    We explain the main UK taxes that investors may have to pay on their income, some examples of how much it could cost you, and why the ISA is a great way to invest without worrying about it!

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    Important stuffHolly and the team have worked in the finance industry for many years but we are not regulated to give you personal financial advice. For every story on this website about a good investment, or something which went up by 10% or made someone £200, we could also share a story about a bad investment, something which fell in value or lost someone £200. We aim to provide general information and pointers – and btw we are totally agnostic about which providers you might pick – but if you have complex affairs, want personalised advice or need specific recommendations, please look at advice pages and see if regulated digital or traditional financial advice would be the best solution for your needs. Boring Money Ltd is a limited company registered in England and Wales under registration number 09459832 and we have our registered office at 10 Lower Thames Street, London, England, EC3R 6AF.
    Risk warningAs is always the case with investing, your capital is at risk. The value of your portfolio can go down as well as up and you may get back less than you invest. Tax treatment depends on your individual circumstances and may change in the future.
    Boring Money Ltd is a limited company registered in England and Wales under registration number 09459832 and we have our registered office at 10 Lower Thames Street, London, England, EC3R 6AF.
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