The budget as expected was a bit of a damp squibb. With the state of the public finances it’s no surprise that yesterdays budget has been described as boring.

One surprise was that CGT has not been altered

The rate of tax for mainstream CGT remains at 18% and the annual exempt amount of

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HMRC started to tighten their grip on tax avoidance last year. It has been reported that £373 million in revenue was received as a result of targeting tax avoidance schemes. This represents a 21% increase on the previous year.

Figures obtained under the Freedom of Information Act show the result

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Don t leave your beneficiaries with extra expenses and complications.
Individuals who pass away without a valid will, or intestate, result in complications ,costs to their beneficiaries and often gift thousands of pounds to the Treasury in what may be avoidable Inheritance Tax (IHT).

The Law

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It’s a fact that nearly 70% of the UK does not an up to date will.Not having an up to date will can cause immense problems and distress for loved ones. Although the rules of intestacy have changed in the last few years, it is still one of the most important aspects of financial planning.

An up

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We have recently published our creating wealth publication.

It is available free of charge.

To download a copy, please go to our resources page.

We all know the old adage about death and taxes, but how many people like really like paying hard earned money to the Inland Revenue.

As part of our latest advertising campaign we are offering a free copy of our Consilium Asset Management IHT Guide.

The leaflet offers information on how inheritance

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Now is a great time to discuss your problem with us

The fall in the value of assets such as shares, buy-to-let properties and holiday homes to their lowest levels in years, combined with capital gains being taxed at its lowest rate in 40 years, may be prompting more and more taxpayers to give

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