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May 22, 2012

IHT planning help for IFAs from Canada Life

Canada Life has revised its guide on the transferable nil rate band to assist advisers with inheritance tax planning.

From Pensions| May 09, 2012

HMRC in fresh hit to Guernsey Qrops regime

Revenue says latest measure will ensure a “fairer tax system” by making changes to transfers of schemes to Qrops.

Apr 25, 2012

‘Action on anti-tax avoidance schemes must be justified’

MPs have urged caution on government plans to introduce retrospective measures on anti-tax avoidance schemes.

Apr 23, 2012

Unbiased claims lack of insurance under trust costs £448m

Placing life insurance policies ‘under trust’ could save Britons £448m in inheritance tax, IFA promotion website Unbiased claims.

From Regulation| Apr 19, 2012

HMRC axe falls on Guernsey Qrops as 300 schemes closed

Guernsey Finance deputy chief executive calls move an “unjust attack” on Island’s Qrops market.

From Investments| Apr 18, 2012

MPs slam government over Budget retrospective tax

Treasury Select Committee tells government to restrict its use of retrospective rules in its report into last month’s Budget.

Analysis & Opinion
Measuring up

May 23, 2012

Measuring up

One of the cornerstones of a solid corporate investment strategy is entrepreneurs’ relief

Spotlight: Autumn Statement 2011

May 02, 2012

Spotlight: Autumn Statement 2011

Following the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, Marcia Banner outlines the key announcements and considers the opportunities for financial planning...

FTAdviser BlogonTax Planning| Apr 19, 2012

Counting the cost for non-domiciles

Following this year’s Budget, it is interesting to see the determination with which the UK government insists on certain individuals paying their...

Advisers caught in the crossfire

Apr 05, 2012

Advisers caught in the crossfire

Advisers might be the unintended victims should the government back anti-tax avoidance rules

Recent Articles
  1. Measuring up
    Analysis | May 23, 2012

    Measuring up

    One of the cornerstones of a solid corporate investment strategy is entrepreneurs’ relief

  2. IHT planning help for IFAs from Canada Life
    May 22, 2012

    IHT planning help for IFAs from Canada Life

    Canada Life has revised its guide on the transferable nil rate band to assist advisers with inheritance tax planning.

  3. HMRC in fresh hit to Guernsey Qrops regime
    From Pensions| May 09, 2012

    HMRC in fresh hit to Guernsey Qrops regime

    Revenue says latest measure will ensure a “fairer tax system” by making changes to transfers of schemes to Qrops.

  4. Spotlight: Autumn Statement 2011
    Analysis | May 02, 2012

    Spotlight: Autumn Statement 2011

    Following the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, Marcia Banner outlines the key announcements and considers the opportunities for financial planning...

  5. ‘Action on anti-tax avoidance schemes must be justified’
    Apr 25, 2012

    ‘Action on anti-tax avoidance schemes must be justified’

    MPs have urged caution on government plans to introduce retrospective measures on anti-tax avoidance schemes.

  6. Unbiased claims lack of insurance under trust costs £448m
    Apr 23, 2012

    Unbiased claims lack of insurance under trust costs £448m

    Placing life insurance policies ‘under trust’ could save Britons £448m in inheritance tax, IFA promotion website Unbiased claims.

  7. FTAdviser BlogonTax Planning| Apr 19, 2012

    Counting the cost for non-domiciles

    Following this year’s Budget, it is interesting to see the determination with which the UK government insists on certain individuals paying their...

  8. HMRC axe falls on Guernsey Qrops as 300 schemes closed
    From Regulation| Apr 19, 2012

    HMRC axe falls on Guernsey Qrops as 300 schemes closed

    Guernsey Finance deputy chief executive calls move an “unjust attack” on Island’s Qrops market.

  9. MPs slam government over Budget retrospective tax
    From Investments| Apr 18, 2012

    MPs slam government over Budget retrospective tax

    Treasury Select Committee tells government to restrict its use of retrospective rules in its report into last month’s Budget.

  10. HMRC to change tax rules for property funds
    From Investments| Apr 12, 2012

    HMRC to change tax rules for property funds

    HM Revenue & Customs has unveiled plans to change the tax regime for property authorised investment funds (Paifs).

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