January is the time to trim your income tax and capital gains tax liabilities, says Phil Leiwy. Here, he looks at how investors can use ISAs, pensions and other investments to do so.
The government has announced that two tax-free allowances will rise in line with the Consumer Prices Index rate of inflation, rather than the more generous Retail Prices Index rate.
Increasing numbers of homeowners have been pushed into the realm of inheritance tax liability by rising house prices. But some thoughtful planning ahead is all that's required to minimise the potential liability from your IHT footprint, explains Faith Glasgow.
The end of the tax year is upon us. Phil Leiwy outlines sound tax-saving tips for the year about to end and potent tax-efficiency strategies for the year to come.
The end of the tax year on 5 April is approaching. It's time to review your affairs and see if you can reduce your tax bill. Phil Leiwy outlines some tax-trimming tips.
Despite rumours to the contrary, HM Revenue & Customs has stated it will not simply "write off" up to £1.5 million in tax underpayments. Esther Armstrong reports.
If you have an estate worth more than £325,000, you must plan early and act decisively if you are to avoid burdening your heirs with an inheritance tax liability, writes Ceri Jones.
