What’s your ideal salary? Could you now be non-resident for Stamp Duty? Has your Government Gateway ID been scammed? What are the recent tax changes and how do they affect me? These and other questions addressed in our March 2021 Fuller Spurling Tax Briefing. Click a heading below to jump straight to that topic, or […]
Budget 2021: live coverage and video review
Budget Day, Wednesday 3 March, 2021 Fuller Spurling’s own tax specialists, Amy and Philip, covered live the announcements of one of the most anticipated budgets for years. Their coverage as the day unfolded is covered below here. Plus, you can now watch Philip & Amy’s video review of the Budget’s key takeaways, particularly as they […]
Are you one of the 63% of UK residents without a will?
Do you have a will? Or a will trust, or a family trust? Do you really understand its tax implications? And if you don’t have a will, do you fully appreciate the implications for those you may leave behind? Research from Macmillan Cancer Support reveals 63% of UK residents do not have a will. […]
Year End Tax Review 2019-20
Fuller Spurling’s year-end tax review. Introduction, tax law changes to come? Interest on savings – how to reduce tax you pay by controlling the type of income you receive ‘Max out your state pension’ – have you checked if you’ll qualify for the full state pension? ‘Give & save’ – how Gift Aid donations […]
Inheritance Tax Changes Ahead?
The Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) have published a report containing proposed changes relating to Inheritance Tax (IHT). The Government will decide which of these rules will become law.
Tax Planning and Trusts
Trusts have been used as effective inheritance tax planning tools for generations. It is beneficial to consider the current landscape for using trusts and the available options that worthwhile considering for tax planning purposes.
Family Investment Companies (FIC) and Trusts
An FIC can be used as an alternative to a family trust or individual ownership and is an effective consideration for inheritance tax planning purposes.
Property – Incorporation versus Ownership?
Recent changes in government policy have had a significant impact on individual’s owning property. Changes restricting the deduction of finance costs to a basic rate of tax and the introduction of the 3% SDLT surcharge have led many of our clients to consider whether a corporate structure is a more effective way to own a property portfolio.
Inheritance Tax and the Family Home
The family home will be liable for inheritance tax “IHT” if the value of the home exceeds the available nil rate band upon the relevant individual’s death (the surviving spouse or sole owner). The value above the nil rate band of £325,000 is potentially exposed to tax at a rate of 40% however there have been some changes in this area, primarily around the introduction of the new nil rate band for family homes.
Inheritance Tax – Simple Planning
This article provides a high level summary of some simple planning for Inheritance Tax “IHT” purposes that can be undertaken outside of a larger planning exercise.
Inheritance tax and holiday cottages
Business relief from IHT doesn’t automatically apply where the business involves letting holiday accommodation.
Inheritance tax residential nil rate band
In 2015 the Conservative Party promised to ‘take the family home out of tax by increasing the effective IHT threshold to £1 million’. As the law stands, this target will be met by 2020 through the introduction of the residential nil rate band (RNRB). When the RNRB (worth up to £175,000) is combined with the […]