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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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Be Careful Who You Trust With Your Money
Many people take financial advice to protect their assets from tax and inflation and to provide financial security for a…
Portugal Tax In 2014
2013 saw the biggest tax hikes in modern history come into effect in Portugal. The 2014 Budget did not include…
Residency Issues And Spain?s Reporting Law
Spain’s asset reporting law applies to anyone who is resident in Spain and owns assets outside the country worth €50,000…
Living In France ? Getting The Best Out Of Your UK Pension Fund
Your wealth management structures should be designed around your personal circumstances and objectives. This includes your investments, tax planning and…
Wealth Creation And Management. Five Key Elements For Success
In our view, there are five key aspects that you need to address to ensure you obtain the optimum investment…
New Global Standard For Automatic Exchange Of Information
We are entering a new era for international tax planning. Financial privacy is no more. 2013 saw unprecedented support for…
Asset Reporting In Spain ? A Reminder Of The Rules
The 31st March deadline for submitting declarations of offshore assets in Spain is fast approaching. If you are resident in…
Form S1 for early retirees
Up until now, Form S1 gives people who are leaving the UK and who have made recent National Insurance contributions…
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…
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