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Advisers should be aware consolidating occupational schemes into another personal pension contract could lead to a loss of tax-free cash for their clients, says Standard Life.

HM Revenue & Customs has admitted some of the schemes listed on its site as recognised cross-border pension schemes may still not allow transfers from the UK.

Changes to EU money laundering rules are likely to mean advisers will have to check the identity of trust beneficiaries before the trust can be set up, it is understood.

Research published by HM Revenue & Customs on trusts suggests last year's Inheritance Tax changes were unnecessary, says Scottish Life International.

HM Revenue & Customs has confirmed updated guidance on employer contributions should be published within the next four weeks.

HM Revenue & Customs has denied a decision by the Special Commissioners has changed the way HMRC calculates whether a non-UK resident should pay tax.

Advisers with clients who have Retirement Annuity Contracts have one last chance to take advantage of the carry back rules, warns Clerical Medical.

Skandia is urging the government to reconsider what it describes as a "stealth tax on children" following confirmation gifts to minors through absolute trusts will be liable for tax charges.

Well it is that time of year again and it was tempting to see if I could write a piece that made no reference whatsoever to the festive season! But my plans have been spoiled in the last couple of weeks by an early Christmas present or two.

The Treasury and HMRC have confirmed customers who applied for pension term assurance policies on or before 6 December will be treated in the same way as those whose policies have already been issued.