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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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Will You Pay Inheritance Tax Unnecessarily?
UK inheritance tax is one of the most unpopular taxes in Britain and yet, even though it can often be…
Switzerland About To Start Taxing UK Owned Bank Accounts
The UK government is about to sign a landmark agreement with Switzerland which will oblige Swiss banks to tax interest…
Longevity? What?s The Cost?
The UK March Budget included the announcement that the government is consulting on linking the state pension age to longevity…
Latest On French Tax Reforms
The following reforms are to be voted on by Parliament in June. Wealth Tax – Individuals whose total wealth is…
Taxman V Taxpayer – Taxes Rise, Financial Privacy Falls
The battle between the taxman and taxpayer is one of the longest-running sagas of the ongoing development of human society.…
HMRC And The 10-Day Limit For Working In The UK
The UK rules for determining whether or not an individual is tax resident in the UK or not are notoriously…
10 Legal Tips For Avoiding UK Inheritance Tax
1) Change your domicile – Unlike any other tax, UK Inheritance Tax (IHT) follows you around the world, regardless of…
Finally, An Interest Rate Rise!
On 7th April the European Central Bank became the first major western economy to increase interest rates since July 2008.…
Spain?s Succession Tax considered discriminatory by European Commission
In Spain, inheritance and gift tax is governed by both the state and the Autonomous Communities. There are 17 Autonomous…
Smoothing Out Turbulence
The most effective way to protect the buying power of your wealth for the longer term is to be invested…
New UK Pension Regulations Now In Effect
Back in July last year the UK Treasury published a consultation paper on reforming the UK pension system with the…
Location Taxation Obligation – Cyprus/UK Tax Residency Issues
It can be more difficult than you realise to establish one?s tax residence in certain circumstances. The onus is on…
Plan Ahead For Tax If You Are Moving From Cyprus Back To The UK
It is never too early to start tax planning, whether you are moving abroad for the first time, or moving…
QROPS ? Helping Improve Your UK Pension For Your Life In Cyprus
Whenever you take any wealth management decisions, whether it?s investment, tax planning or pensions, they should be based on your…
The UK Budget ? Key Discussions For Expatriates
Chancellor George Osborne?s second budget came against an unfavourable economic backdrop so it was never going to be a give…
10 Top Financial Tips for Moving Abroad
1) Beware of the DIY Approach. When you first think about moving abroad, begin by listing in order of preference…
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