As I sit and write this blog the world is looking like a very different place. I’m sitting on my balcony on a Saturday afternoon and stillness and calm fill the air. The sense of purpose and noise has been replaced by a different pace/beat of life. This got me thinking – whilst I feel…
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Rarely have we seen a Budget delivered against such a dramatic existential threat to the global economy. The fact that the Coronavirus will have a major impact on the major economies of the world is not in dispute. The extent of that impact on the UK economy is a significant judgment call for a Chancellor…
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There are a number of exemptions and allowances that an individual can use in relation to their personal tax position and as we approach the end of the UK’s fiscal year on 5 April, it is important to try and use these, where appropriate, especially as a number of them cannot be rolled forward, so…
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Paying taxes unfortunately is a fact of life, and nearly all of them come before death. The exception to the rule is Inheritance Tax (IHT). When it comes to thinking about life after we are gone, however, many of us are uncomfortable discussing this with our families. The danger is that, if no forward planning…
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With the new year upon us, my thoughts returned to the start of 2019. At this point, looking for inspiration, I decided to read ‘If I could tell you just one thing ‘by Richard Reed. It’s essentially the author’s story of the remarkable people he has met, and their most valuable advice for the next…
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