Where you sell your shares back to your company you can ask the Taxman to apply the Capital Gains Tax rates instead of the less generous ones for income tax. This can save you a bundle in tax, but if
he refuses is it all bad news?
Published 22.06.2010
Your company has some spare cash that you were planning to withdraw and personally invest in quoted shares. But a colleague has suggested that your company could make that investment itself. Is there
a tax advantage here?
Published 19.06.2008
HMRC has recently published its view on the tax treatment of payments made to shareholders after a company’s share capital has been reduced. Does this provide you with a chance for tax-free cash?
Published 18.03.2013
A new capital gains tax break is designed to encourage investment in small companies. It fills the gap between enterprise investment schemes and entrepreneurs’ relief (ER). How and when can you take
advantage of it?
Published 28.06.2016
A company has the power to buy back its own shares from its shareholders, allowing you to cash in on your investment tax efficiently. A recent case has brought a new twist to this classic. How could
you take advantage of this?
Published 21.06.2007
The shortage of bank lending has left many businesses looking for alternative funding to keep them afloat. If you’re thinking of investing, is there something you can do to get an extra tax break?
Published 08.05.2009
Gold is still the investment of choice for many. But if you want to get in on the act, what’s the best option to keep the Taxman from sharing in your profit. Should you buy Sovereigns, Krugerrands,
bullion or just shares in a gold mine?
Published 12.11.2010
Sheltering profits from your business in a company is all well and good, but at some point you’ll want to retire and get your money out. When the time comes how can you ensure maximum tax efficiency?
Published 11.06.2013
Where some of the money you gain from selling your company is deferred until future profits are known, you’ll still have to pay tax on it as if it were received all at once. This can also mean a
higher tax bill. Can you dodge either of these traps?
Published 14.06.2011