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Budget 2013 predictions – tax is the new battle ground

Tuesday, March 05, 2013 | Posted by: Grant Thornton
Categories: Protecting your wealth | Tags: tax, Francesca Lagerberg, budget, predictions

With a UK election on the distant horizon, this is a crucial time for the Coalition government to show that its economic solutions are working. Francesca Lagerberg, Head of Tax, reviews four areas that are likely to affect individuals and businesses.

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How to make sure your will isn’t challenged

Wednesday, February 13, 2013 | Posted by: Grant Thornton
Categories: Protecting your wealth | Tags: estate planning, wills, discretionary trusts

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With a 200-fold increase in disgruntled beneficiaries seeking what they believe is their entitlement through the courts, senior tax manager Nadine Elliott looks at ways of ensuring that your final wishes are honoured.

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Penalties for missing 31 January tax return deadline

Wednesday, January 23, 2013 | Posted by: Naomi Smith
Categories: Personal, Protecting your wealth | Tags: tax, HMRC, penalties, liability, Naomi Smith, Tax Return, deadline, charges, fines, reasonable excuse, penalty, January 31, unpaid tax, late filing

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It used to be that filing your tax return late would bring an automatic £100 penalty – an amount many were prepared to pay. And if you had paid your tax in full before 31 January the penalty was reduced to nil. But this fairly relaxed regime finished in April 2011, and the penalties can now be much higher, in fact up to 100% of the tax due.

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Inside our latest magazine for private clients

Thursday, December 06, 2012 | Posted by: Grant Thornton
Categories: Protecting your wealth | Tags: business, tax, HNWIs, Grant Thornton, HNWI, wealth, magazine, wealth management, Bespoke magazine, subscribe, interviews, high net worth individual, private clients, wealth planning, esp, high, subscribe, interviews, wealth planning, wealth management, high net worth, private client

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Enjoy our preview of the latest issue of Bespoke magazine for high earners and high net worth individuals in the UK, plus find details of how to join the mailing list…

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Autumn Statement 2012 predictions for HNWIs and high earners

Monday, November 26, 2012 | Posted by: Francesca Lagerberg
Categories: Business, Personal, Protecting your wealth | Tags: HNWIs, predictions, personal allowances, pension tax relief, competitiveness, , anti-avoidance

How will the 2012 Autumn Statement affect high net worth individuals (HNWIs) and high earners in the UK? Francesca Lagerberg, Grant Thornton UK’s Head of Tax, makes some predictions…

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Little known ways to mitigate inheritance tax

Wednesday, October 31, 2012 | Posted by: Fiona Cullinan
Categories: Protecting your wealth | Tags: business, tax, inheritance tax, Grant Thornton, HNWI, IHT, Bespoke, wealth management, Bespoke magazine, IHT planning, selling a business, legacy, estate

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After a life of work, many people may be surprised at how much wealth they can pass on or give away in tax. Martin Young, London Head of Financial Planning, suggests some strategies you may not have considered.

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Five wrappers to optimise your investment planning

Tuesday, October 23, 2012 | Posted by: Grant Thornton
Categories: Protecting your wealth | Tags: business, tax, inheritance tax, Grant Thornton, HNWI, IHT, Bespoke, magazine, wealth management, Bespoke magazine, IHT planning, selling a business, legacy, estate

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Investment wrappers can be a more tax-efficient way of holding investments than owning them personally. Craig Kemsley, Private Client Partner, rounds up five of the most popular wrappers available, from OEICs to offshore bonds.

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Saving tax on art and other heritage assets

Thursday, September 13, 2012 | Posted by: Mike Hyland
Categories: Personal, Protecting your wealth | Tags: tax, capital gains tax, inheritance tax, CGT, IHT, Mike Hyland, gifts, sale, capital gains, IHT planning, exemption, wasting asset, pre-eminent object, gift with reservation, Acceptance in Lieu, douceur, chattels, leaseback, heritage assets

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While art, historic buildings and other ‘heritage’ assets are normally acquired more for their aesthetics and history than their tax efficiency, there are a number of tax advantages and reliefs that can apply. We look at a few examples of how owners of these assets can manage their tax position.

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Income tax relief cap: who will be affected?

Thursday, August 16, 2012 | Posted by: Francesca Lagerberg
Categories: Personal | Tags: Francesca Lagerberg, income tax, tax relief, Budget 2012, donations, budget2012, cap, income tax relief cap, income tax liability, cap on reliefs, tax losses, business losses, loss

The charitable sector has been successful in its campaign to keep unlimited tax relief for charitable giving. So, who will be affected by the proposed income tax relief cap? Following the release of the consultation document, it has become clear that the cap won’t just affect wealthy individuals but may be unfavourable for small-business owners, too.

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Inheritance tax bright spot amid property gloom

Tuesday, August 14, 2012 | Posted by: Chris Tysoe
Categories: Personal, Protecting your wealth | Tags: tax, property, inheritance tax, IHT, inheritance, house, Chris Tysoe, rebate, probate, estate, fall in value

Could you be entitled to a tax rebate on inherited property? Chris Tysoe, Tax Manager, highlights a small token of relief for those who have had to sell an inherited property for less than it was worth when they inherited it.

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