Wednesday, October 20th, 2010

If your are close to the level where a moderate salary increase could cost you your child benefits, some timely financial planning could save you thousands.
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Friday, August 6th, 2010

Did you know that if your spouse is not working, they still have a tax-free allowance you can use as part of your financial planning? In a few simple steps, you can make up to £6,475 of income from your savings or investments tax-free. Who said marriage had to be taxing? Read More
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Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010
As part of today’s June 2010 budget changes, the Chancellor George Osborne has announced an increase in Capital Gains Tax for higher earners from 18% to 28%, effective from midnight tonight. This will relate to higher earners who earn more than £44,875 (i.e. who have taxable income of more than £37,400). For those paying the basic rate [...]
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Wednesday, June 16th, 2010
Budget proposals to raise the 18% Capital Gains Tax to a possible 40% or more would give the UK the highest level of Capital Gains Tax in the world. This will inevitably discourage investors, say the British Chambers of Commerce. Click headline to read more.
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Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010

Elderly care home residents could face a hefty capital gains tax bill on selling their home. Are you or your family affected? Click on headline to read more.
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Friday, May 28th, 2010

Plans for a £1m Inheritance Tax threshold are cancelled, leaving Inheritance Tax allowances at previous levels. This leaves consumers exposed to a potential Inheritance Tax liability of 40% on portions of their wealth.
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Monday, April 12th, 2010
The new tax year, which began on 6th April 2o1o, offers a golden opportunity for tax savings. Make use of your brand new tax allowances to fine-tune your financial planning, and minimise tax. With financial advice you can streamline your savings strategy by getting the best savings rate and fully utilising your ISA cash allowances. You can ensure you take advantage of your allowances for Capital Gains Tax, if you are selling an asset. You can plan to maximise tax reliefs from pensions contributions. You can gain 30% tax relief on investments in Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs). You can take the necessary steps to avoid 40% Inheritance Tax on wealth passing to your children and heirs. If you are an employer, you can plan for the upcoming government NEST scheme, which will require you to have, or set up, a pensions department that offers a pension to all employees.
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Tuesday, November 24th, 2009
Are you one of the 33m* people in the UK who could reduce your personal tax bill? Here are five ways to help you with efficient tax planning.
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Friday, November 20th, 2009
Twenty-eight million people in the UK currently have no will, according to new data* published this month. Writing a will is crucial to ensure a smooth process of wealth transfer for your family, and efficient inheritance planning can save you thousands in Inheritance Tax (IHT). If you have no will in place, you have made [...]
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Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009
Are you a high earner? Then being alert to certain aspects of your tax planning regime could save you a substantial sum. From next (tax) year, April 2010, new rules come into effect that you should be aware of. As of next April, if your salary is over £100,000, then you may wish to consider that you face a [...]
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