Cryptocurrency & Tax
What is cryptocurrency? Historically, money has taken many forms; from being recorded in physical ledgers to now being entered electronically into a banks books, money has had to evolve and change with society for ease of transaction and consumer purchase. Enter...Personal allowances and tax bands for 2016/17
Under the current rules for those born after 5 April 1938 the personal allowance is currently £10,600, whilst those born before 6 April 1938 have a slightly higher allowance (read more about personal allowances by age below). In 2016/17, the personal allowance will...
The new Lifetime ISA – details beyond the tax free headlines
The new Lifetime ISA – details beyond the tax free headlines One of the more welcome announcements for individuals and “the next generation” from the recent 2016 Budget was the introduction of the new Lifetime ISA in April 2017. This is a new measure...
Changes to tax relief on pensions for high earners from 2016/17
Are you aware of the changes to tax relief on pensions for high earners for 2016/17? If you are a higher earner, pension contributions can be a very tax efficient way of saving for your future. However, changes are due to come into force from 6 April 2016 which will...
