Tax Planning

Transact has partnered with Octopus Investments to become the first platform to offer venture capital trusts (VCTs) following the introduction of new legislation.

Regardless of who is in power after the general election, higher earners are going to see their pension contributions taxed more heavily, according to analysis.

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has accused political party leaders of making "lazy assumptions" and relying on "populist statements, not economic common sense" in their campaigning.

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The Conservative party has promised a range of cuts if it wins power in the general election in May.

Assessing the Tory IHT/pension tax relief pledge

TISA, the British Bankers Association (BBA) and the British Societies Association (BSA) have published guidelines explaining how ISAs can be passed on tax free upon death.

Conservative party plans to remove family homes worth up to £1m from inheritance tax (IHT) will be paid for by cutting pension tax relief for those earning over £150,000.

The Labour party has announced it will go further than the Conservatives in tackling tax avoidance.

The Green party has announced it will push to increase the top rate of tax to 60p in the pound if it gains influence in the General Election.