Older pensions could be delivering poor value for money:
In February, Research conducted by the Institute for Fiscal Studies funded by the Economic and Social Research Council, was published.
How can entrepreneurs improve their financial resilience?
More people than ever before are working for themselves and setting up businesses.
If you’re nearing retirement, you may be starting to think about planning the next stage of your life, so, what should retirement planning include?
Why you shouldn’t panic during market volatility: Over the last two years, investors have experienced a lot of volatility.
For limited companies, when it comes to making decisions, Company Law states shareholders who own more than 50% can pass a motion at a company meeting regardless of the views of other shareholders and if shareholder(s) owns more than 75% of the shares they control the company outright and can veto the decisions of all other shareholders.
What is a cryptoasset or cryptocurrency? Many people will have heard of Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Dogecoin, Bitcoin Cash, Litecoin and perhaps Stellar, Tether or Eos. There are many different types of cryptoassets. So-called ‘cryptocurrencies ‘ are just one variation.
Another potential exit for shareholders would be for the company to buy back their shares.
This alternative to the classic management buy-out enables the shareholders of a trading company to sell their shares free of CGT to a trust set up for the benefit of the employees.
If you do not wish to sell your business but are looking to reduce your involvement, you may be considering passing on your business to the next generation, or maybe your management team.
Now that the economy is starting to recover, this could be a good time to think about selling your business. Remember that under the current capital gains rules, the first £1 million of an individual’s gains potentially qualify for a 10% rate of tax, provided business asset disposal relief applies. We can check whether or not you and other business owners qualify for this generous relief. Note that the £1 million limit applies to all disposals during an individual’s lifetime
If your tax payment due on 31 January is more than you expected there is still time to reduce the liability if you are prepared to take a risk.
In the run up to the Autumn Budget many were predicting that the chancellor might announce restrictions to pension tax relief. Thankfully nothing has changed -yet.
At this time of year, we think about New Year’s resolutions. It is also a good time to start planning your
Another tax planning strategy that is still available despite rumours that it would be closed in the Budget was the CGT hold over relief when assets are transferred into or out of a trust.
One tax planning opportunity that many thought the chancellor might restrict was the exemption from inheritance tax for regular gifts out of an individual’s income.
As we come to the end of 2021, its time to start thinking about the budget for next year. One thing is certain – uncertainty.
Business planning and budgeting have become increasingly complex in today’s uncertain and volatile environment. Firms have had to adapt and become more agile in order to react quickly to changing market conditions and budgets should be created with this in mind.
The Prime Minister announced on 7th September that the government will introduce a new 1.25% Levy to provide an extra £12 bn a year to support the NHS and social care.
If you move goods between the UK and countries in the EU, you need to follow new customs and tax rules. Your business will be affected by the new rules if you:
Possible changes to capital taxes: The Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) have been asked by the Treasury to review both Inheritance Tax (IHT) and Capital Gains Tax (CGT) recently which again suggests there could be changes to those taxes that may require pre-emptive planning action.
There has been a lot of speculation on what will be in Rishi Sunak’s second Budget in early March and whether there is any tax planning that you should consider before then.
Providing training for your team when they are working remotely can be challenging. Delivering a training session to a room full of people can be difficult enough. Engaging with your audience remotely presents a whole new challenge.
At this time of year we think about New Year’s resolutions and pension planning could be a great way. It is also a good time to start planning your tax affairs before the end of the tax year on 5th April.
Have you used your 2019/20 £12,000 annual capital gains exemption? Consider selling shares where the gain is less than £12,000 before 6 April 2020.
It is that time of year again when parents are sending their children off to university. There’s a lot to consider and parents may of course wish to support their children financially, where possible.
