Budget countdown for higher earners

By designer | 17th March 2011 |

With less than a week to go before the Budget the rumour mill is in full spate. With every passing remark being scrutinised in depth by the financial press it is sometimes difficult to differentiate between controlled leak and mere speculation. One area hitting the headlines recently has been that of Venture Capital Trusts (VCT).…

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Income tax planning 2010/11

By designer | 16th March 2011 |

HMRC has issued a timely reminder to everyone filing Income Tax Self Assessment (ITSA) Tax Returns that the new penalty regime for late filing of returns starts shortly. This includes not only an initial £100 fine but daily charges of £10 for the first 90 days, followed by further charges and interest. One major change…

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