Pay less tax: cut your Income Tax, Capital Gains Tax, Inheritance Tax bill

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Updated on 04 July 2018

Beat the taxman without breaking the law and save big money on your tax bill.

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How much tax you pay in your life

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The amount of tax we pay has long been a contentious topic in Britain.

New research from The TaxPayers' Alliance blames Government policy for the high cost of living, calling for major changes from the top. 

It shows that over a lifetime, an average household will pay £826,030 in direct and indirect taxes, up from £804,323 last year. This includes:

  • £287,963 in Income Tax
  • £169,371 in VAT
  • £107,045 in Employee's National Insurance Contributions
  • £65,068 in Council Tax

Here, we provide 16 tax-cutting tips that you needn't feel guilty about - in fact, you should feel bad if you don't make use of them!

 

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