Tax facts to consider on divorce or separation
Tuesday, June 07, 2011 | Posted by: Naomi Smith
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It may sound harsh but if you’re going to leave your marriage then it’s best to split on 6 April for optimum tax savings and to give you more time to sort out the financial arrangements. Naomi Smith, Tax Manager at Grant Thornton, follows up her post on a dozen tax reasons to get married with some tax-saving facts for those planning a separation.
