Government dismisses calls for stamp duty shake-up
Stamp duty discourages downsizing, House of Lords committee says.
More over-65s pay additional-rate income tax
37,000 people paid tax at 45% in 2018/19.
Capital gains tax changes to hit homeowners
Final period exemption for private residence relief will reduce to nine months.
Tax changes impact smaller landlords
Lenders’ trade body says Government should halt further measures.
OTS proposes inheritance tax reform
Recommends reducing seven-year period to five years.