French Taxation In 2014
Although the 2014 Finance Bill was not as punitive, tax wise, it still increases the tax burden for households in…
Interest Rates To Remain Low ? Bank of England
There has been speculation about the possibility of an interest rate rise, but the Bank of England says rates will…
Are Britons Being Banned From Renting Out Property In Spain?
There have been a few press headlines recently, both locally and in the UK, about a new ban on holiday…
New UK Capital Gains Tax On Property And Other Tax Considerations in France
When buying or selling real estate, you should carefully consider all the financial and tax implications, and to do so …
The Crackdown On Tax Fraud
The crackdown on tax fraud and offshore tax evasion remains very much a key issue in 2014. Governments are working…
Making Life Easier For Your Heirs
It is important to spend a little time now to make life easier for our family when they inherit our…
Where Are You Tax Resident?
The issue of where you are resident for tax purposes can be more complicated than many people realise. If you…
HMRC Issues New Guidance On QROPS
Once you reach retirement age you need to carefully consider all your options for your UK pension funds. HMRC has…
Another Year Over, A New One Just Begun
Here we are at the start of a new year, when we tend to reflect on the previous 12 months…
The Meek Mr Osborne And Your Estate
The meek shall inherit the earth, according to the Bible. In the case of the UK tax authority, the meek…
The UK?s Autumn ?Budget?. Does It Affect You?
The Autumn Statement contained a few announcements which may affect expatriates, depending on your circumstances. Where necessary you should seek…
UK Autumn Statement 2013 ? Capital Gains Tax On UK Property
On 5th December, UK Chancellor George Osborne announced in his Autumn Statement that non-UK residents will be liable to capital…
New Tax Information Exchange Agreements
The UK Crown Dependencies have signed their new agreements with the UK to automatically exchange tax information. Agreements are also…
A Tale Of Two Leavers
HMRC are catching up with people over their tax residence position several years ago. There are two recent ‘landmark’ cases…
Assurance Vie Update – Good News
An early Christmas present from the French authorities. In spite of all the press speculation, Assurance Vie policies were left…
Wealth Management Today
The tax planning, investment and general wealth management landscape has changed considerably since the start of the 21st century. This has…
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