In the olden days before the term ‘ISA’ entered public consciousness, there was a different form of tax-free saving. Remember PEPs and TESSAs?
Tag: Tax
This Is Money: Town Halls Face Caps On Council Tax
Households will see their council tax capped next year after town halls are warned to keep rises below 5%
This Is Money: CBI To Vent Tax Anger On Labour
Gordon Brown is to face the wrath of business leaders who blame him for higher taxes and an ever more complex taxation system
This Is Money: 40% Of Families Pay Death Tax
A record number of families face paying death duty according to the only study that measures property wealth and other assets
This Is Money: Tax Raid On Cars And Flights
Gordon Brown will target air passengers and people who drive petrol-thirsty cars in next month’s Pre-Budget Report
This Is Money: EU To Rule On Mail-order Booze
An EU tax ruling today could allow armchair shoppers to select the best tax-free prices knowing they cannot be stung for UK duty on delivery
This Is Money: Six Civil Servants Needed For Each Tax Form
How many revenue inspectors does it take to deal with one tax return? It’s no joke
This Is Money: Five In Six Pay Stamp Duty
Five out of six homebuyers are forced to pay stamp duty most areas of England and Wales according to a study of properties for sale
This Is Money: The Moon Hits A Taxing Phase
The lunar influence on tax bills has rarely been an issue, but the calendar has suddenly become relevant thanks to a rare conjunction of the moon, a Christian feast day and Pay As You Earn.
Scotsman: Pressure On McConnell Over Tax
THE government’s planned corporation tax cut for Northern Ireland is likely to lead to an increase in jobs and revenue, according to an influential report which is likely to reverberate in Scotland.