January 2014

Make the most of every available tax planning opportunity

Get your tax planning skates on with the end of tax year fast approaching
No one likes to pay more tax than they have to, but one of the challenges of wealth is the high taxation it attracts. With real-terms tax increases the prospect for the foreseeable future the pressure is on to make the most of every available tax planning […]

Tax Return Deadline

HMRC have been reminding everyone through radio, TV and the newspapers that the filing deadline for 2012/13 tax returns is 31st January 2014.

If your tax return is not received and accepted by HMRC prior to this date then a penalty of £100 will be charged even if there is no tax to pay. Any tax liabilities must also be paid […]

New study shows 21% of inheritances left by UK retirees could top £250,000

Are you prepared for leaving a legacy?
Almost two thirds (64%) of British retirees expect to leave an inheritance to their children with an average value of £182,144, according to a recent study by HSBC.

The research*, which surveyed over 16,000 people in 15 countries, found many Britons could inherit even more, with one in five (21%) legacies left to children by […]