Taxes: a guide for beginners
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Dealing with taxes can be, well, taxing… especially if you’re self-employed or need to file your own tax return. On this page you will find helpful resources covering all things tax, answering questions such as “how do we benefit from paying taxes?”, “how do taxes work?” and “what happens if I don’t pay my taxes?”. From explaining income tax to how you can gift money to children, we’ve covered all bases when it comes to tax.
- Get to grips with the basics of how taxes work and the purpose of taxes
- Understand the different types of tax, including regressive and progressive tax, and indirect tax
- Find out if you’re eligible for tax relief
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Learn about the different types of tax
Get to grips with the different kinds of tax, including how taxes work, what taxes everyone must pay, the benefits of taxes, the purpose of taxation and what might happen if you don’t pay your taxes. We also explore specific types of tax, such as inheritance tax, progressive vs regressive tax, indirect tax and capital gains tax on UK property.
Learn what you need to know about income tax rates for 2024/25, how personal allowance works, and the different tax thresholds.
Read moreIn this article, you’ll discover what inheritance tax is, who has to pay it, how it’s calculated and if there are ways you may be able to reduce the amount you’ll pay.
Read moreFind out more about what progressive taxes are, what types of taxes are progressive, how they work and how they may affect you.
Read moreDiscover what regressive tax is, the different types of regressive taxes and the impact regressive tax has.
Read moreOn this page, you’ll find out more about indirect tax, how it works and how it might affect you.
Read moreRead this guide to find out more about capital gains tax in the UK and how much you might have to pay.
Read moreWhat you need to know about tax returns
Crucial for sub-contractors and the self-employed, we explain who exactly needs to file their own tax return, how to do it and when the tax return deadline is in the UK.
This guide is for the more than 10 million Brits completing self-assessment tax returns for HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). Find out all about tax returns, who has to complete them and what happens if your tax return is late.
Read moreOn this page, you’ll learn about the updated tax return deadline, what may happen if you miss the deadline and the key dates you need to know this tax year.
Read moreIn this article, we explain how UK tax codes are calculated, what they mean and the reasons they might change. You’ll also learn how to check your tax code and what to do if you have the wrong tax code.
Read moreHow tax relief works
Can you get money back on taxes? The answer is yes, as you might be able to claim tax relief. Many people aren’t aware of the tax relief they are entitled to, so we’ve taken a look at general tax relief as well as pension tax relief and working from home tax relief.
This guide explains everything you need to know about tax relief, how it works, what you can claim tax relief on and how you claim it.
Read moreOn this page, you’ll find out everything you need to know about pension tax relief and how to claim it.
Read moreWhen employees are asked to work from home, their expenses are likely to increase due to additional use of things like electricity, heating and the internet. Find out if you can claim working from home tax relief.
Read moreIn this article, you’ll learn what the marriage allowance is, how it works and whether you’re eligible to make a claim. We also answer some of your frequently asked questions.
Read morePaying tax when gifting money
If you’re thinking about providing financially for your children and grandchildren’s future, it’s important to be aware of the tax implications when gifting money. In this section, you’ll find out exactly how to gift money and how to stay on the right side of tax laws.
In the UK, gifting money to your loved ones is pretty easy, but it’s important to bear in mind that some gifts might be taxed by the government. On this page, you’ll learn everything you need to know about gift tax, including your gift allowance and gifting exclusions.
Read moreOn this page, you’ll learn what these rules are, what the tax implications are on large gifts and things you may want to consider before you give your children money.
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