Category Archives: Tax
It’s ISA advert season
The arrival of spring weather can be difficult to predict. Last year, we enjoyed a balmy March and as soon as the hosepipe ban was announced in April, it rained until Christmas. This year was going according to plan with … Continue reading
Staying ahead of the Child Benefit changes
Recent changes to Child Benefit have resulted in 155,000 people deciding to stop receiving payments, according to HMRC (as at 31st December 2012). If you aren’t one of the 155,000 people who have opted out and your earnings are over £50,000, then you … Continue reading
The Chancellors Autumn Statement 2012
This afternoon the Chancellor of the Exchequer stood up in the House of Commons to deliver his Autumn Statement. Here’s the headlines and what they mean. FUEL The 3p-a-litre increase in fuel duty, planned for next January, is cancelled. This … Continue reading
Tax doesn’t have to be boring
Last week we managed to invite 20 professional individuals into a room to listen, talk and learn about tax. And the feedback afterwards was that they actually enjoyed it! Now the wine, and nibbles as well as the chance to win a bottle … Continue reading
Flexible drawdown rules set to help wealthy pensioners
From 6th April 2011, the rules governing drawdown from personally held pensions have been relaxed. In essence, if you can demonstrate ‘secure’ income of £20,000 per annum you will no longer be subject to the stringent rules on drawing funds from … Continue reading
