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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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Interest Rates Still Falling
There is more bad news for cash savers, as bank interest rates continue to fall. In the UK, only one…
Pensions Income Drawdown Limits
How much income can you ? and should you ? draw from your UK pension fund? Income drawdown is an…
More Exchange Of Information Ahead
It looks like more and more automatic exchange of information agreements will be signed over the coming years. Following on…
Should The Wealthy Pay More Tax?
?Over the next 10 years, the rich should give up a portion of their assets.? So stated one of German…
Spain Anti-Tax Fraud Success
We have discussed in previous articles how the Spanish government and other European authorities have been stepping up their crackdown…
Exchange Of Tax Information On The Increase
Jersey and Guernsey have joined the Isle of Man in agreeing to automatically disclose tax information with the UK. Luxembourg…
Spain’s 30th April Reporting Deadline Fast Approaching
The 30th April deadline for submitting your first declaration of offshore assets is now just one month away. If you…
Bank Deposits After The Cyprus Crisis
The events in Cyprus shocked bank depositors across Europe and beyond. It was a wake-up call for anyone who still…
UK Budget 2013
The UK budget on 20th March contained no real surprises, as the measures delivered had been in the pipeline for…
Pensions Liberation… All That Glisters Is Not Gold!
The UK Pensions Regulator has launched a campaign to warn consumers and pension professionals about so called ?pension liberation schemes?.…
UK Reaches New Tax Deal With Isle Of Man
The Isle of Man has agreed to automatically exchange information with the UK on tax matters. The agreement is backed…
Making Plans To Live Longer
Provided we are of sound health and mind, most of us would relish the prospect of a nice long life.…
After Four Years Of Low Interest Rates, Are Negative Rates Next?
We have just passed the four year anniversary of the 0.5% UK interest rate. Back on 4th March 2009, few…
Protecting Your Savings In Portugal
Most of us have worked hard to build up our savings. When contemplating the options for investing and holding their…
The Complex And Expensive World Of Capital Gains Tax In France
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Taxman Keeps Eye On The Wealthy
As European countries struggle to rebuild their economies and reduce their deficits, many are relying on their wealthier residents to…
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