Author Profile: Samantha Partington

Five things you should do before the end of the tax year

With less than one month to go before the tax year ends on 5 April, there is still time to make the most of your tax allowances before you lose them. Here are five simple tax rules you can take advantage of before 5 April to reduce your tax liability and maximise your savings.

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Samantha Partington

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