As expected, the Emergency Budget saw the rate of Capital Gains Tax rise from 18% to 28%, but not for everyone. Only higher rate income tax payers will be hit, but are there ways even they can dodge
the increase?
Published 07.07.2010
The 2011 Budget is just weeks away and there’s speculation that another increase in Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is on the cards. With this in mind and the stockmarket on the rise when is the right time
to cash in on gains?
Published 19.01.2011
Your business is growing steadily and your accountant has advised you transfer it to a company to save income tax. For maximum tax efficiency should you do this immediately or delay?
Published 08.09.2020
Do you know how much Capital Gains Tax (CGT) you are going to pay for 2007/8? This tax year closes on April 5 and there is nothing you can do about it after that. So what should you be doing to
minimise your CGT bill?
Published 17.01.2008
In his recent speech, the new Chancellor has hinted at what’s to come in his emergency Budget. An increase in Capital Gains Tax is certain, but can you escape the rise by selling now, or is it
already too late?
Published 26.05.2010
To prevent parents gaining a tax advantage by shifting income to their children HMRC has tough anti-avoidance rules. Is there legitimate tax planning that company owners can use to work around them?
Published 12.12.2023
You want to make a gift of shares in your family company to your grandchildren to provide income for their upbringing and to reduce the potential inheritance tax (IHT) bill on your estate. For tax
efficiency should your gift be made direct or through a trust?
Published 10.02.2021
You want to pass on your second home to your children as part of an Inheritance Tax planning exercise, but there is likely to be a large Capital Gains Tax bill to pay. Is there any way to avoid this
tax charge?
Published 31.03.2008
New rules apply from April 6, 2008 on disposals of assets. However, sales made before that date will continue to be taxed under the existing rules. Should you sell now or later?
Published 08.11.2007