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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.

Inheritance Tax - how it’s changing and how it will affect you

Capital Gains Tax

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

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

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

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!

Tax related articles

Dive deeper into our handy articles - on everything from how to keep tax low when you're investing to tools and calculators to work out how much you need to pay.

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