Zurich UK Life is publishing a series of guides to help advisers explain to their clients the changes to trust taxation made in last year's Budget and how it affects estate planning issues.
Added together, the total legislative change affecting financial planning brought in under the current government forms a remarkable conglomeration. The challenge to advisers to keep up with rapid changes is certainly significant.
The Liberal Democrats party has unveiled a major shift in its tax policy, which includes propels to cut the basic rate of income tax and scrap plans for a 50p in the pound higher rate income tax rate.
There seems to be real concern about reform of pensions taxation, as lack of clarity on rules and regulations are confusing matters rather than simplifying understanding.
Property investment funds would be required to give at least 90% of their income to investors, suggests a Treasury consultation on plans for new property investments.
THE CONSERVATIVES yesterday pointed a finger at the government's current spending spree and said it would campaign to freeze most Whitehall budgets, except health, education and pensions.
IFAs might be able to open doors to new contracts if they offer additional business support as small employers are struggling to cope with the increasing levels of bureaucracy and complexity.