Tax returns

Plan before you travel, so you don’t get stung by sneaky expenses abroad

France’s wealthy have a “new nemesis”, says Denis Cosnard in Le Monde. Economist Gabriel Zucman’s proposal for a new wealth tax is dominating public discussion about how the country can close its gapi

With everyday costs rising and tax thresholds frozen until at least 2028, many of us are finding ourselves paying higher taxes. Savings are also being taxed more as interest rates go up, while extra i

Landlords were forced to pay a record £107m to HMRC last year – more than double the amount they coughed up three years ago. Buy-to-let landlords paid an average of £13,713 each to HMRC in 2024-2025,

Stephanie Hawthorne offers some advice on using either pensions or a property to save for your retirement. SHOCKINGLY, saving for your retirement can sometimes be more expensive than buying your home.

Q I’ve heard about a ‘green mortgage’ – what does that mean? Can anyone get one? A There are two main types. Firstly, if you’re buying or remortgaging an energy-efficient home, the lender may offer ca