Denmark cuts 25% book sales tax due to alarming low-level ‘reading crisis’
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Inheritance tax receipts hit record high as high property prices drag more families into the net
Inheritance tax receipts are on track to reach £9billion by the end of the tax year, as monthly…
How UK inheritance tax compares with other countries
Unlike other nations, the UK completely exempts all gifts from taxation if they are made far enough in…
Australia’s cultural institutions at crisis point
Australian cultural institutions are calling for support after a series of major cuts to funding and jobs at…
Should I be paying tax in UK on a pension if I live in Ireland? – The Irish Times
I hope you can help me with the following situation. I am 68 and in receipt of an…
Inheritance Tax rule change means your pension could be raided if you die young
From April 2027, inherited pensions will be subject to Inheritance Tax and included in the ‘estate’ – which…
Businessman loses appeal over €317,312 inheritance tax bill – The Irish Times
A senior businessman “struggling to survive emotionally” has lost an appeal against a €317,312 bill for capital acquisitions…
Self-employed people could get lower state pension due to HMRC error
Even a single missing year can affect the final state pension amount, and eligibility for other benefits such…
No more partial treatment to pensioners when it comes to commutation of pension in the New Income Tax Bill, 2025
Good news for pensioners as the Lok Sabha Select Committee identified a gap in the tax treatment of…
Adult pacifiers trending in China for stress relief and sleep; doctors warn of health risks
Adult pacifiers which claim to relieve anxiety and improve sleep have become a trending product in China, sparking…
Will, trust or gift? Making sense of India’s succession toolkit
In the ever-evolving world of startups and traditional family-run businesses, one quiet but crucial question shapes the future:…
Adult pacifiers trending in China for stress relief and sleep; doctors warn of health risks
Adult pacifiers which claim to relieve anxiety and improve sleep have become a trending product in China, sparking…