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Healey to shield low-income pensioners from income tax in the Budget

The government had already committed to not taxing people who only get an income from the state pension.

Pensions could take a hit ahead of Autumn Budget amid fears of further tax changes expected

The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has modelled potential restrictions to pension tax relief, estimating that capping relief at the basic rate could raise significant revenue, although it has also warned against such a reform.

HMRC nudge letters include specifics of wealthy taxpayers’ offshore affairs, tax advisory firm says

A top tax adviser praised the letters as ‘a welcome step towards transparency from HMRC’, but warned that anyone who receives one risks ‘much harsher penalties’ should they decide not to respond

Tax receipts climb as fiscal drag does the heavy lifting before the Budget

Yet despite these significant tax receipts, it is clear the government is still struggling to meet its fiscal needs.

Advisers call for 'taxation certainty' in Budget

Clients were also concerned about potential changes to taxation in the Budget.

State pension to surpass personal tax allowance threshold as inflation rises to 3.5%

It also strengthened expectations of higher interest rates from the Bank of England.

Chancellor should cut benefits instead of taxing banks, says International Monetary Fund

There are also concerns that a windfall tax could encourage international banks to shift their London and UK operations overseas.

Are you paying tax in the right country?

If you are moving to Portugal, have settled here, or spend significant time here each year, understanding your tax position should be a priority.

Five Detained Across Cyprus, Germany, and Italy in Massive VAT Evasion Case

The enforcement sweep took place following warrants initiated by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office in Munich, resulting in three arrests in Cyprus, one in Germany, and one in Italy.

Hungary proposes wealth tax for HNWIs and private structures

Hungary's recently elected government has published draft legislation for a wealth tax of between 1 and 1.5 per cent.

John Healey eyes bank tax rise to fund winter energy support

The Government will use the extra funds to help provide a planned package of support for poorer households and businesses with their energy costs over winter.

Chancellor set to resist calls to align CGT with income tax at Budget

In reality, investor behaviour plays a significant role in determining how much tax is ultimately collected.

Deloitte’s Cyprus Office Helped Abramovich Firms Relocate Billions in Assets in Apparent Bid to Sidestep Tax and Transparency

A trove of emails shows that Deloitte Cyprus helped firms beneficially owned by Roman Abramovich attempt to skirt tax and disclosure obligations by retroactively transferring assets to British Virgin Islands companies using backdated paperwork.

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Healey to shield low-income pensioners from income tax in the Budget

Pensions could take a hit ahead of Autumn Budget amid fears of further tax changes expected

HMRC nudge letters include specifics of wealthy taxpayers’ offshore affairs, tax advisory firm says

Tax receipts climb as fiscal drag does the heavy lifting before the Budget

Advisers call for 'taxation certainty' in Budget

State pension to surpass personal tax allowance threshold as inflation rises to 3.5%

Chancellor should cut benefits instead of taxing banks, says International Monetary Fund

Are you paying tax in the right country?

Five Detained Across Cyprus, Germany, and Italy in Massive VAT Evasion Case

Hungary proposes wealth tax for HNWIs and private structures

John Healey eyes bank tax rise to fund winter energy support

Chancellor set to resist calls to align CGT with income tax at Budget

Deloitte’s Cyprus Office Helped Abramovich Firms Relocate Billions in Assets in Apparent Bid to Sidestep Tax and Transparency

Wise negotiates HMRC settlement after tax errors affect 4,000 customers

Badenoch pledges to scrap inheritance tax on family homes

UK trade welcomes ‘delay’ to 17% Maldives tax

Foreign tax offices step up hunt for wealthy Britons’ money

First-tier tribunal decision delivers lessons for taxpayers in R&D case

YouGov poll ahead of October Budget shows over half of the British public want complete abolition of IHT

Netherlands drops wealth tax plans amid exodus fears