The tax changes coming into effect this week: winners and losers

Tax changes
Families with property will see their inheritance tax limit increase

Will you wake up richer or poorer on Friday?  

Each year, dozens of tax changes come into force on April 6. Most will go unnoticed to all but accountants, but a few will have a major and immediate impact on the personal finances of millions of people.

Telegraph Money has identified the most significant winners and losers from the latest round of tax changes. Below we describe in detail how to make the most of any new perks – and how to avoid or mitigate any of the damaging changes. 

Pension limits raised

Pensioners relying on company schemes for income have taken a kicking over the past few decades. 

The overall amount you can save into a pension has been falling steadily since 2010-11 when the...

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