What to know about ISAsThe Spring budget on 6 March was a bit of a non-event for many clients.There was an important cut in Class 1 national insurance contributions from 10 to 8 per cent for those who are employees. High earners with children were given a boost, thanks to changes that were introduced to …
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If you own property that goes up in value it may be subject to capital gains tax when you sell it. However, your main residence where you live is exempt. Good news for many homeowners!But imagine if you were taxed on other gains in your life. You may have gained in many ways:Gaining in friendships …
What you probably weren’t told about Inheritance TaxMost people won’t pay inheritance tax, but the number of people who will is rising.In 2009/10 just 2.6% of deaths gave rise to IHT. Yet according to the Institute for Fiscal Studies this figure is set to rise to more than 7% over the next decade.You might gift …
We go through many transitions in our lives, in different circumstances. Here are some thoughts on transitions…Imposed or initiated by youThis can make a big difference. The imposed ones usually take more getting your head around. The Kübler-Ross stages of change model – originally developed for understanding and dealing with loss and grief – helps …
Your pension is going up -but will you need to pay tax on it?Things are happening at present which could soon mean your tax situation is more complicated than it was in the past. Two particular factors are worth consideration. Firstly, interest rates have gone up in recent times – 14 times since December 2021; the …
The New York Times once ran an article headed This Hectic Pace of Modern Life… They ran it in 1931. Hmmm. So what?Anecdotally, some people can find this perceived increase in pace to be stressful. How do you cope with this anxiety?There are many potential solutions, depending on things like your position and your personality. …