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When looking at the Lifetime Allowance things are not as simple as they seem. The case study below looks at some of the things to consider. Mr Bloggs is a 57-year-old consultant surgeon with the NHS. His wife is 52 years old and works for a pharmaceutical company, although she also worked within the NHS.
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Using pension drawdown in retirement offers lots of flexibility and the potential to keep your pension growing. However, the tax on pension drawdown can get very messy. In many cases, HMRC tax the first pension drawdown payment incorrectly. Having to sort this out can kick start months of toing and froing with HM Revenue and
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From 6 April 2022, no-fault divorce came into effect in England and Wales. No-fault divorce is a long-awaited revolution in family law, finally removing the need for blame as a basis for divorce. The result is that the only ground for divorce is that the marriage has ‘irretrievably broken down’. No one enters into a
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According to new research[1], 95% of adults in the UK are worried about the anticipated rise in the cost of living in 2022. The expense most UK households are concerned about is the rise in energy bills (92%), with three in ten (29%) being apprehensive about this, followed by food shopping (87%). Cost hikes to
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Many initially seek financial advice because they want help with something like a pension or making intelligent investment decisions. However, pensions or investments are only a means to an end which is helping you pursue your goals. An advisor cannot manage a portfolio or create a robust financial plan unless they have a holistic view
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How often do you talk about money with your partner? Issues around money can sometimes make or break a couple. Research indicates it causes a lot of struggle. According to a survey from Royal London, 62% of couples in the UK have argued about money. The most common cause is the perception that one of
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Business owners need to make sure their company does not fall foul of Business Property Relief (BPR) rules. Business Property Relief (BPR) is a valuable relief as shares in companies benefiting from it are not subject to Inheritance Tax. Where companies hold substantial amounts of cash, there is a risk of losing this relief. This
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We have updated our guide to actions that could be taken to minimise taxes here. For our clients, some of the key ones are making full use of the ISA and Pension allowances. The only thing we would advise against doing now is disturbing invested assets to make use of these allowances. An example of
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Life insurance cover is a benefit large companies often offer their staff as a perk. The problem is that for small businesses, the cost of taking out a group insurance scheme may be too expensive. Relevant life insurance is a potential solution that works out much cheaper than taking out cover personally. What is relevant
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Business Property Relief (BPR) is an Inheritance Tax (IHT) exemption applied to the assets of a private trading business when they pass from one generation to the next. Most shares in private trading companies, or interests in unincorporated businesses such as a sole proprietor, or partner, will receive 100% business relief from IHT after 2
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