The end of this tax year is approaching and with it the last chance to use your annual Capital Gains Tax (CGT) exemption. In a single stroke how can your company help you out while also lowering your
income tax bill?
Published 04.02.2013
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
A colleague has approached you to invest/take shares in his new company. You could take cash out of your company to invest, but that would land you with extra income tax. Is there another way for
your company to invest directly?
Published 12.10.2006
Like any successful businessperson you’ll to want to enjoy the fruits of your labour, meaning that a significant part of the profits will be withdrawn from your company. But until the cash is needed,
can you just leave it there?
Published 27.01.2005
The growing use of cyber money has forced HMRC to issue a statement regarding the tax effects for businesses and individuals. If you make a transaction in a currency other than sterling, what are the
tax consequences?
Published 20.03.2014
There’s a lot to consider if you’re planning to sell your company. A successful sale doesn’t go through overnight. But while the Is are being dotted and the Ts crossed, what steps can you take to
save tax on the deal?
Published 17.02.2011
Tax experts are concentrating their minds on finding ways to dodge the new higher tax rates applying from next April. One idea is to convert income into capital gains, but we’ve used reverse
psychology to come up with another option. What is it?
Published 10.12.2009
A colleague has told you that you should invest in shares via a fund and not directly. They reckon this will save you Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on any gains that you make. Is he right? What’s the full
story here?
Published 21.12.2006
Where you personally own your company’s trading premises, charging it rent can give you a tax-efficient income. However, this could mean losing out on entrepreneurs’ relief (ER) when it’s sold. How
do you choose between the two?
Published 31.05.2012
Following last year’s hike in Capital Gains Tax (CGT) to a maximum rate of 28%, investors are looking at ways to mitigate the effects. How can you use the tax-exempt status of certain investments to
do the job?
Published 17.05.2011