Post Covid-19, will the Treasurer give you a Fair Go?
As the fiscal impact of the Covid-19 pandemic begins to bite the focus is beginning to shift to how the enormous cost is to be covered in future.
Tax rises around the corner?
As the fiscal impact of the Covid-19 pandemic begins to bite the focus is beginning to shift to how the enormous cost is to be covered in future.
Following tax changes, is now the right time to consider selling your UK property?
UK Expats need to consider the tax implications of owning and renting UK property. The impact of recent UK tax changes is very serious for expats owning UK property that was previously their family home. So much so that selling the property may seem the only sensible option for many. Since 2012 the UK Government…
Exposing the myths on UK Inheritance Tax – Part 2 of 3
In this three-part series we will be exposing the myths on UK Inheritance Tax Myth 2 – The residence nil rate band now heralds a £1m UK IHT allowance for all Prior to the 2010 election, David Cameron announced an ambition to raise the inheritance tax threshold to £1m per person. More than seven years…
Increased tax liabilities of up to 26% for South African expats
Increased tax liabilities of up to 26% for South African expats Are you aware that from 1 March 2020, foreign earnings over ZAR1m are to be taxed at South African rates? This applies to you, if you are classified as a ‘physically present’ or ‘ordinarily resident’ South African tax resident. As a South African expat…
Exposing the myths on UK Inheritance Tax – Part 1 of 3
In this three-part series we will be exposing the myths on UK Inheritance Tax Myth 1 – My partner will inherit everything free of UK inheritance tax (IHT) … won’t they? Many people assume that if they are married or in a civil partnership, UK IHT will not be an issue for them when their…