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UK inheritance tax: The mounting impact on British families
UK inheritance tax is no longer a niche concern. Frozen allowances, rising asset values, pensions entering the tax net and tighter reliefs mean many...
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UK inheritance tax to be simplified?
The UK IHT rules are particularly complex. There is hope the system may be made simpler after the chancellor asked…
Portugal/UK double tax treaty
British expatriates need to understand how the Portugal/UK double tax treaty affects them. It’s important to know where your taxes…
The Brexit clock is ticking – are you legally resident?
With Brexit date – scheduled for 29th March 2019 – just a year away, now is the time for UK…
Will a UK interest rate rise be good news for savers?
Signs are that UK interest rates may soon increase. Why might this happen and what do expatriates with British savings…
Will a UK interest rate rise be good news for savers?
Signs are that UK interest rates may rise in the coming months. Why might this happen and will it benefit…
France income tax and wealth tax 2018
2018 introduced two key tax reforms in France: investment income is taxed at a new fixed rate and wealth tax…
How Brexit could increase Spanish succession tax for your heirs
As things stand, British nationals inheriting assets from Spain could attract a much higher succession tax bill once the UK…
The clock is ticking to lock-in benefits in Spain post-Brexit
With Brexit around the corner, Britons in Spain should act now to secure residency, healthcare and pension benefits under current…
Do you know how much your pension is really worth?
Britons with ‘final salary’ UK pensions could find their pension is worth much more than they think – but opportunities…
Do you know how much your pension is really worth?
Britons with ‘defined benefit’ or ‘final ‘salary’ UK pensions could find their pension today is worth much more than they…
The clock is ticking to lock-in benefits in Portugal post-Brexit
British expatriates in Portugal should act now to secure residency and take advantage of pension opportunities before Brexit changes the…
The clock is ticking to lock-in residency benefits in France post-Brexit
Now is the time for Britons living in France to prepare for a post-Brexit world by securing residency, healthcare and…
Succession and gift tax virtually eliminated for close family in Murcia
Spanish succession tax reforms in Murcia make large tax bills on inheritances and gifts a thing of the past for…
How to make things easier for your family and heirs
With a Power of Attorney, updated Wills and tax planning in place, you can make things easier for your family,…
New year financial planning review for France
January is a perfect time to review your financial planning. Is your tax, estate, investment and pension planning up to…
New €1,000,000 reduction for inheritances in Andalucía
Spanish succession tax reforms in Andalucia mean that in most cases spouses, children and parents will no longer have to…
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