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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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More Tax Rises In Portugal
The writing has been on the wall. Although taxpayers in Portugal may feel they are already paying more than enough…
Spain’s Tax Amnesty Available Until 30th November
Earlier in the year we reported on the Spanish tax ?amnesty? and as we get closer to the deadline of…
Taxing The Wealthy – Is This The Way Forward For Europe?
?Because that?s where the money is?. So replied the infamous US bank robber, Willie Sutton, when asked why he robbed…
Super Mario’s “Bazooka”
In July, the President of the European Central Bank, Mario Draghi, promised to do ?whatever it takes? to save the…
UK Inheritance Tax And The Expatriate
Do you remember John Major telling us that he wanted ?to see wealth cascading down the generations? in the UK?…
Another Breach Of Swiss Banking Security
Swiss banking security has once again been compromised. While Switzerland?s banking secrecy has been under attack from international tax authorities,…
Tax Treaties Have A Direct Impact On You As A UK Expatriate
Many people have heard of double tax treaties, and some may know that the UK has an extremely sophisticated and…
Fonds En Euros
Recently, we have been asked our opinion of Fonds en Euros, which are French Euro funds held by life assurance…
7 Key ?Habits? For A Financially Secure Retirement in Spain
This is the time of year when many British people on holiday fall in love with the Spanish lifestyle and…
An Update On French Wealth Tax
The first round of M. Hollande?s tax reforms have been approved by parliament and have come into effect this year.…
Spain’s Residence Rules
EU, EEA (European Economic Area) and Swiss nationals have the right to reside in Spain for more than three months…
It Is Time Not Timing That Reaps Rewards
?Is this a good time to invest?? This is one of the questions wealth advisers are frequently asked, and the…
How Much Of Your Income Do You Lose In Tax?
If you have ever had the feeling that you spent half your working life just to pay tax, you are…
Your Tax Obligations In Spain. It Is More Important Than Ever To Get It Right
In our experience, many British expatriates living in Spain do not understand where they have to pay tax. They either…
Investor Protection
One question we have been asked over and over again this year is whether savings are safe in a Spanish…
Higher Taxes For Longer?
Taxpayers in Spain started the year knowing their income tax bills were going to rise, with higher earners facing a…
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