by Ali Miah | 17 Jun 2018 | Brexit, Estate planning, Inheritance Tax, Tax Planning, The economy, Trusts and executorships, Wills and Probate
Trusts have a reputation for being linked to unfair tax avoidance, but they can play a legitimate role in #estate and #inheritance #tax #planning. They can be especially worthwhile for business owners. Could a simple trust help preserve more of your estate for your family?
by Ali Miah | 10 Jul 2017 | Estate planning, Inheritance Tax, Pensions Savings Investments, Personal tax planning, Retirement Planning, The home, Trusts and executorships, Wills and Probate
The Conservative Party Manifesto announcement and subsequent U-Turn on the requirement to pay for social care may have caused many voters to switch their allegiance in the June Election. Although this so-called “#Dementia #tax” is not strictly a tax, paying for social care has become more important than #Inheritance #Tax for many families.
by Ali Miah | 14 Jul 2015 | Banks, Estate planning, Inheritance Tax, Personal tax, Personal tax planning, Retirement Planning, Tax Planning, The home, Trusts and executorships, Wills and Probate
For the unprepared, the process of making a will and ensuring it is followed properly can contain many pitfalls. Every step taken must abide by the letter of the law and any diversions can result in an invalid will and the moving of the deceased’s estate into the realm of intestacy law.
by Ali Miah | 6 Jul 2015 | Banks, Business Tax, Corporate tax planning, Corporation tax, Estate planning, Management Support, Sales and marketing, Tax Planning
R&D tax credits allow businesses engaged in R&D projects to receive a tax deduction based on the costs incurred on the project.
by Ali Miah | 14 May 2015 | Estate planning, Inheritance Tax, Pensions Savings Investments, Personal tax, Personal tax planning, Retirement Planning, Retirement strategies, Tax Planning, The home, Trusts and executorships
The comedian Rik Mayall shocked the British public last year after he died suddenly at the age of 56. Almost a year on, the future of his £1.2 million estate has been thrown into doubt after it emerged that he failed to leave a valid will, thereby leaving his assets ‘intestate’.
by Ali Miah | 26 Mar 2015 | Business start-ups, Business Structure, Business structures, Business Tax, Buying & selling bus, Estate planning, Financing business, Government Initiatives, Inheritance Tax, Mergers & acquisitions, Personal tax, Personal tax planning, Raising Finance, Tax Planning
There’s no doubt about it, investment schemes are not for the amateur investor. The rules can be complex, getting out can be tricky, and the chances of losing money are high.
However, if you’re savvy about what you do with your money, you can earn yourself a nice return while making a big difference to your tax bill. The risks are high, but so are the rewards.