November 2013

Getting the most from your ISA

If you want to save small, regular amounts, one thing you may want to look at is an Individual Savings Account (ISA). It’s most likely available from your local bank.  Most banks, building societies and a variety of other providers provide them.  Even though the interest rates are still low, these are still a popular ‘tax-free’ saving option.
ISA Investments
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Retirement planning: let the taxman help

Retirement is a time that most people look forward to, and with a solid financial plan in place for retirement planning, you can too.

While many individuals have looked to parallel investments for retirement in the current climate – such as gold, second homes or buy-to-let – it is important to take advantage of tax reliefs and (tax-deductible) employer contributions to […]

Extracting profit – and saving tax

While there are numerous ways of extracting profit from your company, each option has its own implications in terms of the amount of tax you pay, as well as for the company itself.  Here are some key planning strategies for extracting profit and saving tax.

Note that corporation tax is the tax due on a company’s profits, while personal income tax […]