Tag Archives: Inheritance Tax Planning

How to spot a pension or inheritance tax scam. Why trusted financial advice matters.

How to spot a pension or inheritance tax scam

Spotting the warning signs With continued discussion around inheritance tax (IHT) changes due in April 2027 and pensions, many people are understandably reviewing their financial plans and considering how best to protect family wealth. At the same time, there is growing awareness across the financial sector of fraudsters, pension scammers […]

UK tax year planning: What to do at the start of the new tax year

What to do at the start of the new tax year

Everyone waits until March. What if you didn’t? The new tax year isn’t just a date on the calendar, it’s your best opportunity to reset, review, and take action.   Why start now? Good financial planning isn’t a once-a-year panic, it’s a habit. With the tax year resetting on 6 […]

How Has Inheritance Tax Changed?

How Has Inheritance Tax Changed? On 21 July 2025 the draft legislation for the Finance Act 2025-26 was published and it confirms that the Labour Government wishes to proceed with its proposed Inheritance Tax (IHT) reforms, which come into place from April 2026. As a result of those reforms, the […]

Transfer of Shares – tax issues to consider

shares transfer

The dawning of a new tax year commonly sees a flurry of share transfers as business owners seek to ensure their extractions of profits are tax-efficient. However, transfers of shares between family members and employees can hold lots of hidden tax charges.   Here are three of the main types […]