IFS states taxes might soar in Budget
Economics think tank, the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS), has said that the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, may
The rise of stealth taxes in the UK
The term ‘stealth tax’ refers to the Government finding ways to increase its revenue from a particular tax without increasing the headline rates for that tax.
UK tax revenues set to break new records
Research has confirmed what your pocket already knows: UK taxes are at historically high levels. Measuring how taxes have changed over time involves much more than simply looking at tax rates. Politicians are well aware of this, but they also know that it tends to be changes in rates that make the headlines. Over the […]
Think tank warns UK families penalised by tax system
According to the UK think tank the Centre for Policy Studies (CPS), families in Britain are being unfairly penalised by the current tax system and has called for reform.
Leading energy companies warn against low carbon energy windfall tax
The British government’s de facto windfall tax for low carbon electricity firms has come under fire recently, with energy companies warning that the initiative will result in “catastrophic consequences” for green technology investments like solar and wind facilities.
Why April 5th matters for ISA investors
At this time of year, it’s normal for the financial pages of our newspapers to be full of reminders to use up tax allowances. The tax year ends in a matter of days, and while it’s possible to carry forward some unused allowances, others will be lost.
Act now to secure ISA tax benefits
Time is running out for anyone who has not yet used their annual Individual Savings Account (ISA) allowance.
Financial Action Plan
In these uncertain times, it can help to focus on the things you can control. And
working out what your money’s doing for you now and where it might come from
in the future can give you real peace of mind
All change for the new tax year!
It’s important to consider the tax implications of making financial decisions. The 2018/19 tax year is now upon us and a raft of new changes have come into force. The good news is that there is little change in the overall tax burden for basic-rate taxpayers. However, there are a number of areas that have […]
Top Tips For Tax Planning!
As we near the 2017/2018 tax year end, we thought it would be helpful to provide some tax planning tips to use to help maximise the use of your various tax allowance and minimise the tax you pay. Of course, these aren’t appropriate to everyone but could be invaluable to some. Income Tax planning • […]
