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How do I gift money without being taxed?

You may think that you can do what you like with your money. However, there are a set of rules governing the 'gifting' of money - how much you give, how often and to whom determines if the gift will be liable for tax. Here is what you need to know.
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Gifting money to your children: FAQs

Helping your children out financially is something every parent would like to do, but you need to be careful if you do not want them to face a hefty bill from the taxman. Here is what you need to know.
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How council tax works

If you live in the UK, you normally have to pay council tax, but the cost differs depending on where you live. Here is everything you need to know about council tax.
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A beginner's guide to self assessment

The deadline for submitting your online self assessment tax return is approaching fast. Here is what you need to know to file your return on time.
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Are you paying too much tax?

Thousands of people across the UK are paying more tax than they need to, are you one of them? We explain how to check and challenge your tax code.
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Your tax credit renewal questions answered

Tax credit renewal is looming and you need to make sure HMRC have their facts straight or you could get caught out. Here is what you need to do and why.
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Living with disabilities: What help is available?

Whether you're disabled or care for a disabled family member, times are changing and they're changing fast. We take a look at what help is at hand.
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How do you claim tax back?

Paying tax is a fact of life for most of us, but it is surprisingly easy to pay too much and leave yourself out of pocket. Here is how to claim tax back from HMRC.
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What is Air Passenger Duty and can you claim your money back?

Air Passenger Duty on flights for children up to 15 years old has been scrapped. If you have already paid for flights you may need to claim this money back, we explain how.
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What benefits are you entitled to?

We explain how to find out what financial assistance you're entitled to, and how to claim the benefits you're owed.
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How is inheritance taxed?

Inheritance tax is undoubtedly one of the most unpopular taxes in the UK, yet for the vast majority of people there is nothing to pay. So what exactly is Inheritance Tax? Here is what you need to know.
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What is Universal Credit?

The government are rolling out a host of changes to the benefit system centred on a Universal Credit that incorporates a host of existing benefits. Here's how the plans could affect your finances.
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