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Don?t Let Your Pension Income Of Today Steal From It Tomorrow
The new pension legislation that came into effect in the UK in April 2011 included some welcome changes. In particular…
The UK Residence Rules And Working Abroad For Those Leaving The UK
The UK rules as to when you are tax resident in the UK or not if you live abroad but…
Building Your Investment Portfolio
Many readers who have retired abroad or are planning to do so will have worked hard to achieve their dream…
Tax Hikes For Ageing Populations?
Thanks to improved medical science and healthier lifestyles we are living longer and, while most of us consider this good…
How Are Your Savings Taxed In Spain?
Many people who move to Spain rely to a certain extent on their savings to provide an income, or at…
Portuguese Residents To Be Hit By New “Extraordinary Tax”
Taxes have been on the rise across Europe as governments aim to repair their budget deficits. After having been forced…
What Investor Protection Do You Have
Following recent press articles, this is a good time to remind savers and investors to establish what level of investor…
Tax Reforms In France – How Do They Affect French Residents?
There has been much debate about the latest round of tax reforms and the draft Finance Bill has now been…
Will Your Spouse Inherit Your Assets If You Die In France?
We all want to leave our spouse or partner financially secure following our death, not to mention as worry free…
Taxation Of Pension Lump Sums In France
On 1st January 2011 French tax law changed to make pension lump sums taxable in France for the first time.…
UK Pensions And QROPS For Expatriates In France
With effect from 6th April 2011 there are new rules on taking retirement income from UK pension funds. There is…
The Perils Of Probate When Living In France
As an expatriate you are likely to have assets in more than one country. Besides those in France you may…
Will The Taxman Give You An Electric Shock?
It is the responsibility of everyone living in Spain or owning property here to establish exactly what the tax rules…
UK Pensions And QROPS For The Expatriate In Spain
With effect from 6th April 2011 there are new rules on taking retirement income from UK pension funds.There is no…
IHT And The Expatriate In Spain
British expatriates who presume that they are no longer liable to UK inheritance tax (IHT) because they are tax resident…
Will You Leave Your Spouse A Succession Tax Headache If You Are Not Spanish Resident?
Do you own property in Spain and spend a lot of time here, but either limit the number of days…
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