tax

Business secretary Vince Cable today called for a policy of "stability, stimulus and solidarity" to aid Britain's financial recovery.

An influential Liberal Democrat think tank will propose increasing the scope of inheritance tax (IHT) at the party conference next week, saying it had "become almost voluntary".

Latest reports show transparency and exchange of tax information globally is improving. The reports focus on the jurisdictions' legal frameworks which allow for transparency and exchange of tax information.

Jersey Finance says it welcomes the news that the EU Code of Conduct Group has given its approval to Jersey's proposed amendments to its business tax regime.

A UK tax consultant has joined forces with a Spanish accountancy firm in order to provide expat clients with expert advice on the tax issues in both countries.

Pensions minister Steve Webb has revealed more than six million people continued to pay National Insurance contributions (NICs) in 2008-09 despite having already qualified for a full state pension.

IFAs must review their clients' enhanced pension protection to see if they could benefit from switching to the new fixed protection, Hornbuckle Mitchell says.

The news this week is truly holistic, with stories on tax, investment, savings, pensions and income protection all likely to get clients reaching for your phone number.

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Matthew Stephens discusses how recent changes brought in by the Finance Act can bring estate planning benefits and lessen the impact of inheritance tax.