Tax Planning

THE Chancellor's plans to introduce a base rate of capital gains tax of 18pc and withdraw business asset taper relief in the pre-Budget report could have dire consequences for small and medium sized business, according to Gary Robins, chief executive...

THE raising of the inheritance tax threshold, as outlined in Alistair Darling's Pre-Budget Report, has been met with mixed responses from financial commentators.

With the price of average London property now exceeding the current nil-rate band, the need for inheritance tax (IHT) planning has never been greater. Gerry Warner considers some effective ways of mitigating the potential tax charge

CLERICAL Medical has launched a Discounted Gift and Income Plan (DGIP) that assists clients in reducing their inheritance tax (IHT) liability. It allows the client to nominate the trust beneficiaries, while retaining rights to an income from it. The plan...

There are many options open to those looking to reduce their inheritance tax liability. Geoffrey Shindler goes through the options

THE Conservative Party should bin Inheritance Tax (IHT) should it come to power, a party policy group today urges.

ZURICH has rolled out a tool to aid IFAs in advising clients on IHT mitigation.

Luanne Ahearne talks about the practical considerations of choosing trusts

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NEW guidance from HMRC on discounted gift trusts (DGTs) will provide welcome clarity for advisers working in this area and a boost to the market, according to Skandia.