http://thinking.grant-thornton.co.uk/bespoke/index.php Bespoke - our blog for private clients en mike.k.hyland@uk.gt.com Copyright 2012 2012-05-01T16:37:56+00:00 http://thinking.grant-thornton.co.uk/bespoke/index.php/article/mansion_tax_lite_set_to_bring_cgt_annual_charges_and_higher_stamp_duty/ Mike Hyland http://thinking.grant-thornton.co.uk/bespoke/index.php/member/profile/2040/ http://thinking.grant-thornton.co.uk/bespoke/index.php/gt_weblog/mansion_tax_lite_set_to_bring_cgt_annual_charges_and_higher_stamp_duty/#When:16:37:56Z Buyers and owners of high-value residential property are the latest group to be chased for potential tax avoidance. Chancellor George Osborne believes they are avoiding taxes too readily and announced a raft of changes aimed at extracting tax in the recent Budget. Find out if you’re affected, and by how much, below ]]> Personal, Protecting your wealth 2012-05-01T16:37:56+00:00 http://thinking.grant-thornton.co.uk/bespoke/index.php/article/new_income_tax_relief_cap_will_cut_incentive_to_give_to_charity/ Chris Tysoe http://thinking.grant-thornton.co.uk/bespoke/index.php/member/profile/2516/ http://thinking.grant-thornton.co.uk/bespoke/index.php/gt_weblog/new_income_tax_relief_cap_will_cut_incentive_to_give_to_charity/#When:10:08:03Z Organising your tax affairs in order to reduce your income tax liability may soon be curbed, in line with Government proposals to restrict income tax relief. But the proposed ‘tycoon tax’ is also causing a great deal of friction, as generous charitable donations by wealthy philanthropists look set to fall out of favour for tax planning. And they’re not the only ones adversely affected… ]]> Personal, Protecting your wealth 2012-04-24T10:08:03+00:00 http://thinking.grant-thornton.co.uk/bespoke/index.php/article/budget_2012_impacts_on_high_earners_and_entrepreneurs/ Fiona Cullinan http://thinking.grant-thornton.co.uk/bespoke/index.php/member/profile/78/ http://thinking.grant-thornton.co.uk/bespoke/index.php/gt_weblog/budget_2012_impacts_on_high_earners_and_entrepreneurs/#When:09:40:32Z How will UK Budget 2012 affect high earners and entrepreneurs? Craig Kemsley, Head of London Private Client at Grant Thornton, gives a summary – watch the video or continue reading for a text roundup of the main points. Personal, Protecting your wealth 2012-03-23T09:40:32+00:00 http://thinking.grant-thornton.co.uk/bespoke/index.php/article/how_will_budget_2012_affect_your_wealth/ Francesca Lagerberg http://thinking.grant-thornton.co.uk/bespoke/index.php/member/profile/191/ http://thinking.grant-thornton.co.uk/bespoke/index.php/gt_weblog/how_will_budget_2012_affect_your_wealth/#When:11:53:50Z There was something of a Budget ‘give away’ flavour to the Chancellor George Osborne’s speech. So what were the big Budget 2012 changes for individuals, higher earners and high net worth individuals (HNWIs)? Francesca Lagerberg, Head of Tax at Grant Thornton, reviews today’s Budget highlights. Personal, Protecting your wealth 2012-03-21T11:53:50+00:00 http://thinking.grant-thornton.co.uk/bespoke/index.php/article/five_money-saving_and_investment_trends_for_2012/ Fiona Cullinan http://thinking.grant-thornton.co.uk/bespoke/index.php/member/profile/78/ http://thinking.grant-thornton.co.uk/bespoke/index.php/gt_weblog/five_money-saving_and_investment_trends_for_2012/#When:10:48:00Z Where and how is the money flowing in 2012? We look at five different trends and predictions – from virtual wallets to crowdfunding investment platforms. ]]> Protecting your wealth 2012-03-15T10:48:00+00:00