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UK tax, explained plainly
Short, fact-checked pieces on the tax topics we get asked about most. Every post cites gov.uk primary sources and carries a last-reviewed date.
Inheritance tax | 7 min read | Reviewed 2026-05-13
How much can you give before inheritance tax bites? UK gift rules in 2026
A plain-English guide to the annual gift exemption, small gifts, wedding gifts and the seven-year rule, with the 2026 numbers and gov.uk sources.
Read post →Property tax | 6 min read | Reviewed 2026-05-13
Section 24 in plain English: what individual landlords can still claim in 2026
Section 24 phased out the old mortgage interest deduction for individual landlords and replaced it with a 20 per cent tax credit. Here is what that actually means for your post-tax rental profit.
Read post →Capital gains tax | 6 min read | Reviewed 2026-05-13
Selling a second home in 2026: capital gains tax explained
What you actually pay when you sell a UK second home or buy-to-let in the 2026/27 tax year, with the rates, the £3,000 allowance, the 60-day deadline and the main reliefs.
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