New Single-Tier State Pension
The new single-tier State Pension is due to come into force in April 2016.
Pensioner Bonds from NS&I
Following the Autumn Statement, National Savings and Investments (NS&I) has announced the launch of new bonds for investors aged 65 and over in January 2015.
Proposals for new inheritable ISA
Details have begun to emerge on how the new inheritable ISA rules will operate.
New proposals to block multiple-trust IHT planning
The government has published new legislation to deter inheritance tax (IHT) mitigation through the use of multiple trusts.
Market Commentary – November 2014
Over the last month, we have continued to see a divergence in the pace of economic growth across different regions of the globe.
Autumn Statement – Stamp Duty Reforms and Tax
Reform of residential property stamp duty so that rates apply only to that part of the property price that falls within each band:
Autumn Statement – U-Turn on Trusts Taxation
The Government has confirmed that it has scrapped plans to introduce the Inheritance Tax (IHT) settlement Nil Rate Band and replace it with new rules to be announced in next week’s Finance Bill.
Autumn Statement – ISAs Inherited Tax-Free
Spouses and civil partners will be able to inherit their deceased partner’s ISAs and retain the tax advantages.
Autumn Statement – Pension Freedoms Confirmed
The Chancellor confirmed the new pension death benefit rules to be introduced in April 2015:
Autumn Statement – UK Economy
According to the Chancellor, George Osborne, the UK is the fastest growing economy in the G7.