If you have a UK pension then you may need to be aware of three important changes that were announced in the recent Autumn Budget: No 1. The change to the age that you can take an income from an invested pension. We’ve been mentioning this to our clients […]
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The new chancellor has just sat down after delivering his first budget statement. The issue of the government’s response to coronavirus dominated the first part of his speech. Of more interest to us and our clients were the measures that directly affect personal finances. Our summary of the key issues: […]
NHS pensions made news this year, consultants and GPs blaming large tax bills, linked to pension statements, for making some work uneconomic. But why should high-earning power, coupled with pension provision, spell trouble – even for top-earners outside the NHS? Two key allowances are at play: the annual allowance (AA) […]
One of the most regularly asked questions I get from clients is “what happens to my pension when I die”. Your pension can be your largest asset, often exceeding the value of your home. The rules governing pensions can be complex and have changed significantly in recent years. What happens […]
For those who haven’t heard of this before, the Lifetime Allowance (LTA) is the amount that a UK individual can hold in a registered pension arrangement(s). Now the LTA is £1.055m and it is set to increase with CPI every year.
Local authorities are cash strapped – fact. The Dilnot Report capping the cost of Later Life Care fees keeps being delayed. Something has to be done to address this. The Pensions Policy Institute (PPI) has published ‘Care in later life: incentives to use assets to pay for care’ sponsored by […]
Great programme which clearly shows that, for various reasons, the bulk of the population are putting planning ahead on the back burner. We would just highlight the need to have a plan in place, even just a basic one and not to put this off. A good watch regardless: ITV […]
New analysis from the Association of British Insurers (“ABI”) shows very low levels of retirement readiness. This isn’t really surprising to us but continues to be a bit worrying! Of the 62,000 people accessing some of their pension via drawdown for the first time during a 6 month period, 34% […]
Here in the North East, healthcare professionals, such as consultants, GPs, doctors and dentists need specific financial advice. The team at Robson Laidler Accountants have a dedicated healthcare service where all matters of accounting, taxation, financial planning, payroll and NHS pensions advice can be delivered all under one roof. And […]
With tax year end just around the corner, it’s time to check you are making the most of your tax reliefs and allowances to save for a brighter future. You may want to consider: Investments: take profits using CGT annual allowances If you are looking to supplement your income […]
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