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23/10/2026

November Tax Tips & News

Welcome to the Balfour Shaw Tax Tips & News monthly newsletter, bringing you the latest news to keep you one step ahead of the taxman.

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We’re committed to ensuring none of our clients pay a penny more in tax than is necessary and they receive useful tax and business advice and support throughout the year.

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£1.28bn inheritance tax saved by leaving money to charity

Families saved an estimated £1.28bn in inheritance tax (IHT) by leaving money to charity through their wills. This represents an 88% increase over the past six years. Read More...

HMRC signs deal to modernise its data systems to help tackle evasion and fraud

HMRC has signed a £175 million, 10-year agreement with Quantexa, a London-based technology company in what is described as one of the largest public-sector technology deployments. Read More...

Estate valuation mistake leads to large IHT bill

Justine Fernandes ended up paying around £8k too much in inheritance tax after she and her brother significantly overestimated the value of their late mother's possessions when dealing with her estate Read More...

Owners of second homes pushed into debt after tax change

Hundreds of second home and holiday-let owners in Pembrokeshire, Wales have accumulated large council tax debts following changes to Welsh rules on holiday accommodation Read More...

November Questions and Answers

Q: How can I reduce the tax I'm paying on my substantial savings interest, particularly when the rates go up in April? Read More...

November Key Dates

1st: Corporation Tax payments are due for companies with a year-end of 31st January. Read More...

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