In a significant shift announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, inherited pensions will become subject to Inheritance Tax (IHT) from April 2027. This marks a departure from previous rules where pensions were excluded from IHT calculations. Currently, pensions are usually passed on tax-free if you die under the age of 75 – or taxed at the…
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Join former Scotland International Rugby Union players Andy Nicol and Donna Kennedy, along with football legend Alan McInally and Scotland Rugby player Rhona Lloyd, for an evening dedicated to sports trivia and supporting those that need it most. SportsQuest 2025 is a fundraising event curated to entertain whilst raising key funds for children and babies…
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In case you missed it, Head of Financial Planning Chris Forde and Financial Planner Phil Annand held a webinar yesterday covering some of the key issues of the Autumn Budget 2024. What We Covered: Capital Gains Tax: Updates that may impact asset sales and tax-efficient planning Pensions and Allowances: Important revisions affecting retirement strategies Inheritance…
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What does the Autumn Budget Statement 2024 mean for your money? Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered Labour’s first Budget since 2010 on 30 October, after the party’s return to power in July’s general election. She announced tax rises worth £40bn, commenting that these would rebuild public services and stabilise the public finances. Economy Office for Budget…
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