Traditional inheritance altered?
The traditional inheritance is becoming a thing of the past as more parents choose to give away assets during their lifetime, data from the Office… Read More »Traditional inheritance altered?
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Autumn Statement 2013
Delivering the 2013 Autumn Statement, the Chancellor said the latest forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility proved that “Britain’s economic plan is working” but… Read More »Autumn Statement 2013
Pensions allowance cuts loom
On 6 April 2014, the annual and lifetime allowances for pension contributions will be reduced. It’s likely to affect a greater number of individuals than… Read More »Pensions allowance cuts loom
Reducing personal tax liability
This guide is intended to help you with your 2013/14 financial and tax planning. Nobody wants to pay more tax than is necessary and good… Read More »Reducing personal tax liability
Pension liberation fraudsters targeted
Government ministers, regulators and figures from the pensions industry met last month to discuss how to tackle ‘pension liberation’ fraudsters. The Financial Conduct Authority and… Read More »Pension liberation fraudsters targeted
Equitable life payments brought forward
It was announced in this year’s Budget that people who bought a with-profits annuity from the Equitable Life Assurance Society before September 1992 – and… Read More »Equitable life payments brought forward
Inheritance tax raises £3bn for the taxman
Individuals and families in the UK paid £3.14 billion in inheritance tax (IHT) in 2012/13, official figures from the Office for National Statistics have shown.… Read More »Inheritance tax raises £3bn for the taxman
Safeguarding your estate
This 2013/14 guide is intended to help you and your estate planning. Introduction More than £3 billion in inheritance tax (IHT) was paid in 2012/13,… Read More »Safeguarding your estate
Universal Credit
This guide looks at Universal Credit, a new benefit that will replace six existing benefits with a simpler, single monthly payment. Introduction Plans for the… Read More »Universal Credit
Buy-to-let property investment: do your sums
A shortage of affordable homes and squeezed incomes has led to a drop in the number of first-time home buyers, according to data from the… Read More »Buy-to-let property investment: do your sums