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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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New QROPS Rules From April
Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Schemes (QROPS) were introduced in April 2006 on the back of EU directives on pension harmonisation.…
A Tax Raising Start To The Year In Spain
I wrote an article in December 2011 about how austerity is becoming the ?new normal? in many European countries and…
Is There Still Life In Life Settlements?
Many of you may have read on the internet about the UK Financial Services Authority?s (FSA) decision to “?strongly recommend…
Don?t Follow The Herd
With everything that's been going on in the Eurozone, economy and financial markets, and the media taking every opportunity to…
If It Sounds Too Good To Be True?. The Death Of Pension Reciprocation Plans
Although there are certain exceptions, two of the many rules and regulations controlling UK pensions are that you can only…
2011 – Another Taxing Year For British Expatriates In Spain
I wrote articles at the end of 2009 and 2010 commenting what taxing years they were as governments have been…
Swiss Banks Still In The Spotlight
According to the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD), Switzerland has made ?considerable progress? when it comes to tax…
Spanish Taxman Warning ? Have You Submitted Your Tax Returns?
Do you own property in Spain? If you are resident in Spain, have you submitted your Spanish tax return each…
UK Autumn Statement ? Austerity Measures For Longer
One of George Osborne?s early decisions as Chancellor was that there would be no more Pre-Budget Reports. Instead, the tradition…
Could France Be Your Tax Haven?
Like many other countries in Europe France has had to put up some taxes over the last year in order…
The Maltese Tax Residency Rules For Foreign Nationals
Maltese-domiciled residents are liable to Maltese taxes on their worldwide income and gains. In many countries, foreign nationals living there…
Is Austerity The ?New Normal??
When countries across the western world began implementing austerity measures it was hoped they would only be needed for a…
Capital Protected Funds
?43 billion will reportedly be wiped off the value of UK savings over the next year thanks to record low…
Spain Referred To Court of Justice Over Succession Tax Rules
The European Commission has referred Spain to the EU?s Court of Justice over its succession tax rules. The Commission argues…
Will New Governments In Europe Help The Eurozone Crisis?
While I am not in the habit of writing about politics, it is hard at the moment to separate it…
Are Your UK Pensions Protected From The Lifetime Allowance Cut?
In April next year the Lifetime Allowance applied to UK pensions will be reduced from ?1.8 million to ?1.5 million.…
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