Scrap Inheritance Tax?

There was a bit of stir caused in the world of taxation over the weekend when ex-transport secretary Stephen Byers suggested that the Government should scrap Inheritance Tax. Of course, such a move would be roundly welcomed by many, after all, everybody would surely love to see the back of one of the many types […]

Stamp Duty Rates

Looking for a house has made me more interested in all the associated costs of home buying, which includes that lovely tax stamp duty. In his recent budget, Gordon Brown changed the stamp duty rates to the following levels: Property Price Stamp Duty Up to £125,000 0% £125,001 to £150,000 1% £150,001 to £250,000 1% […]