Money Box Live: Will You Pay More Tax?

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This month the new government will reveal its plans for the nation's finances in the Budget.We've been told 'difficult decisions' lie ahead as the Chancellor Rachel Reeves seeks to plug what she says is a £22bn black hole left by the previous government.There's been plenty of speculation around Capital Gains Tax, Inheritance Tax and pensions tax relief - but what are they and who pays them?Our email inbox has been full of questions from listeners - so on this weeks Money Box Live we will be answering as many as we can.Felicity Hannah is joined by Elsa Littlewood, Tax partner at accountancy and business advisory firm BDO and Kirsty Stone a financial planner at The Private Office.We also have a new way to get in touch, WhatsApp Money Box on 03306 783183.Presenter: Felicity Hannah
Producer: Sarah Rogers
Editor: Jess Quayle(This episode was first broadcast on Wednesday the 2nd of October 2024)

30 Oct English United Kingdom Business

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