Tax
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deVere issues final alert ahead of likely UK tax raid
For months, deVere Group has warned that UK asset holders face tax hikes in Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ November Budget. With fiscal headroom…
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HMRC cracks down on second home sales in record CGT compliance surge
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) netted £256 million from more than 10,000 Capital Gains Tax (CGT) compliance checks in 2024/25, the highest…
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Onshore investment bonds’ tax efficiency makes them a credible GIA alternative
Onshore Investment Bonds are continuing to emerge as an effective alternative to General Investment Accounts (GIAs) as the need for tax efficient…
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Low risk ways to minimise inheritance tax before possible gifting clampdown in the Budget
Speculation is mounting that Chancellor Rachel Reeves could increase Inheritance Tax (IHT) by raising taxes on “gifting”. Below, leading private wealth and…
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YouGov poll ahead of November Budget shows over half of the British public want complete abolition of IHT
A YouGov poll commissioned by law firm Kingsley Napley shows 54% – over half of the British public – now want a…
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Gifts to charity in Wills rises to £980m as more estates seek to cut inheritance tax
The total value of gifts left to charity in people’s Wills rose to £980m last year, partly as a result of testators…
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Trusts demystified | Octopus Legacy’s Sam Grice highlight how they work and why they matter
As advisers will know only too well, trusts can be powerful tools for protecting families and managing wealth. But they are often…
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HMRC’s “big data” tax investigation system brings in extra £4.6bn tax in 2024/5 says Pinsent Masons as tax payers face ‘far greater scrutiny’
HMRC’s big data tax investigation system “Connect” has delivered a £4.6bn boost to the Treasury in the past year, a 35% surge…
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Why early estate planning is key to effective generational wealth transfer | legal insight for advisers from Collyer Bristow experts
When it comes to passing on wealth, hindsight is no substitute for foresight. In this exclusive IFA Magazine article, we’re grateful to…
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AI predicts Alzheimer’s years in advance: what this means for your Will and care planning
Cambridge researchers have developed an AI tool that can predict if and how quickly someone with early signs of Alzheimer’s will develop…
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