“A voluntary levy paid by those who distrust their heirs more than they dislike the Inland Revenue.”– Roy Jenkins The previous article I wrote on inheritance tax was my most commented on yet. Inheritance tax (IHT) must be really popular! So let’s have some more… Do you remember our fictional friends Sarah and Stephen from … Read more
Allstate Identity Protection survey finds nearly two-thirds (64%) of Americans are concerned scammers will steal their personal information to file a tax return and pocket the refund. Allstate Identity Protection guarantees members’ tax refunds are protected from fraud. NORTHBROOK, Ill., March 20, 2025 – As tax season begins, new findings from Allstate Identity Protection reveal … Read more
Navigating the tax system in Spain can be challenging for business owners, but it’s essential to take advantage of the available strategies to reduce your tax liabilities. Spain offers a range of tax-saving opportunities that can help business owners manage their finances more effectively and retain a larger portion of their profits. Understanding these strategies … Read more
For years now, dividend tax rates have been increasing. In addition investors have been hit with a massive reduction in the already miserly tax-free dividend allowance. Let’s run through the current dividend tax rates and allowances. We’ll then consider how we got here, and what you can do about it. Dividend tax rates and allowances … Read more
The tax year runs from 6 April to 5 April the next year. This means that the most crucial UK tax deadline occurs every April. That’s because there exist various annual allowances and tax reliefs that you need to make use of to legally mitigate your income tax bill and stop taxes devouring your investment … Read more