One of the few certainties about 2019 is that the new tax rates and thresholds will take effect from the start of the 2019/20 tax year on 6 April. Whilst the focus tends to be on year end tax planning at this time of year, it is important to look forward to the new […]
Inheritance tax (IHT) will be slightly reduced for some from 6 April 2019, but greater reforms may arrive soon. The IHT residence nil rate band (RNRB) increases by £25,000, bringing it to £150,000 for the 2019/20 tax year. In theory that means a married couple can pass on up to £950,000 (2 x nil […]
An issue concerning how the high income child benefit charge (HICBC) can potentially affect stay-at-home parents has emerged. The HICBC claws back child benefit payments where either parent has income over £50,000 a year, and removes the benefit entirely if either parent has income over £60,000. For couples where one person earns over £60,000 whilst […]
Home insurance acts like a financial shock-absorber and protects thousands of families each year from unexpected and unwelcome loss, damage and expense. Whilst standard policies can cover buildings and all the things kept in a home such as TVs, furniture, carpets and personal belongings, your adviser can also help you choose additional cover for specific […]
We reported on this scam last year, since then a new wave of phishing emails have started. Fraudsters are sending the public fake TV licensing emails to steal their personal and financial information. Victims who click on the link in the email risk having their money stolen by fraudsters. Hooking victims in In October 2018, […]
Investment in venture capital trusts (VCTs) is continuing to rise as we head in to 2019/20. VCTs have been growing in popularity in recent years, as the graph shows. Nearly £750 million was invested in VCTs in 2017/18, the highest figure since 2005/06, when the rate of income tax relief was temporarily boosted to […]
