Now ISA time to get an account

According to independent financial advice site unbiased.co.uk, missed tax relief on pensions contributions and charity donations and missing out on inheritance tax savings also rank highly — with ISAs rated the fifth biggest area of tax waste at £403million.

Unbiased's boss Karen Barrett said: "This year marks our second highest tax wastage figure on record, only marginally falling from a record high last year.

Plan ahead to enjoy a happy new tax year

New research from unbiased.co.uk shows that despite the ongoing strain on family finances taxpayers are set to waste £12.6 billion by failing to take advantage of the incentives, reliefs and credits available to them. That’s an average of £421 each. Its findings show the biggest area of wastage is tax credits, accounting for more than £7.26 billion.

£12.6bn too much tax paid this year; how to avoid being caught

Now independent financial advisers at unbiased.co.uk are urging people to act to keep more of what’s theirs. Effective planning can enable everyone to gain from a wide range of exceptions to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) high and rising armoury of taxes.

Take a minute to discuss your finances before rushing into divorce proceedings

A survey two years ago by financial advice website unbiased.co.uk found 48% of solicitors reporting delayed divorces, as their clients held off reaching a financial settlement "until the economy recovers".

Claiming all you are entitled to?

Recent figures from the financial advice service unbiased.co.uk show that more than £8.5 billion per year is unclaimed by people who fail to collect child benefit, child tax credits, working tax credits and pension credit.

Ker-ching! It's boom time again for buy to let

Figures from professional financial advisers' website unbiased found the number of Britons on its site searching for buy-to-let mortgage advice rose from 17% in September to 25% in October.

Don't give too much money to the taxman

But tax experts and independent financial advisers insist many people are actually paying far too much tax with unbiased.co.uk, the professional advice website, estimating that £148m alone will have gone out in unnecessary capital gains tax payments. 

Easing the price hike pain

"With belts still tight in the current climate we would urge people to get their financial planning in order,” said Karen Barrett from unbiased.co.uk. “Make sure you claim all the tax credits and benefits available to you." 

Top tips for avoiding the pitfalls of inheritance tax

IFAs reveal their tops tips to avoid unnecessary Inheritance Tax payments after a study by unbiased.co.uk exposes IHT as the fourth most hated tax in Britain. 

Jeff Randall show

Jeff Randall’s show discussed the launch of unbiased.co.uk’s annual tax action campaign.

'Average home' costs £162,000

Karen Barrett, CEO of unbiased.co.uk comments on the ongoing low mortgage rates and the effect it is having on homeowners.

Can you really afford not to take advice

Karen Barrett talks about the importance of seeking independent financial advice.

Don't let the HMRC benefit the most from your death

A report by unbiased.co.uk reveals that 62% of the population do not have a will

Vanessa Feltz

Karen Barrett, CEO of unbiased.co.uk, is interviewed by BBC Radio London on the recent research which revealed that 62% of the population do not have a will.

Why everyone should have an Isa

Research from financial advice group unbiased.co.uk shows that every year British savers give £509m to the taxman that could be safely protected.

Our pitiful pensions pots

Unbiased.co.uk's chief executive Karen Barrett says: "Tax relief on pension contributions is free money." Adding: "This is even more important if you are a higher rate taxpayer - adding an extra 40 per cent or 50 per cent to your retirement savings."

Borrowers 'spoilt' by interest rates

Karen Barrett, chief executive of unbiased.co.uk commented: "With the base rate now remaining at a record low of 0.5 per cent for 21 months, possibly 22 months after next Thursday's base rate decision, our tracked research shows this has had a dramatic effect on homeowners' rate expectations.

Accountants give best advice

A poll of 365 small business owners and sole traders conducted by unbiased.co.uk, the professional advice website, found that 21 per cent turned to their accounts for the best business advice, while 48 per cent added their accountant had helped them to save money.

FTBs are queuing up for mortgage advice

More first-time buyers than ever are seeking independent financial advice over mortgages, according to data from unbiased.co.uk.

Unbiased.co.uk site relaunches as one-stop shop

Unbiased.co.uk relaunches website to offer consumers full professional advice proposition.

Clients take their search for advisers to online databases

Research shows that consumers are encouraged to seek independent financial advice through online search tools, according to unbiased.co.uk.

Investors give up salary to cut tax (FT)

Unbiased.co.uk’s annual tax action campaign reveals that taxpayers are paying over £9bn in unnecessary tax payments.