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Why now is the perfect time to start thinking about the end of the tax year
2022 may only have just started, but now is an excellent time to start thinking about the end of the tax year. Planning now can help you make the most of allowances and reduce how much tax you pay. The 2021/22 tax year will end on 5 April 2022. This date is when many...
The majority of divorcees are overlooking pensions and it could leave them financially vulnerable
Going through a divorce is difficult. So, it’s not surprising that many couples are failing to consider their long-term future and whether they need to discuss splitting pensions. Overlooking pensions, which may be among your largest assets, could leave you...
8 things to do if you’re retiring in 2022
If you’ll be retiring this year, you may be looking forward to more free time to focus on what you enjoy. As you start making plans, you need to set out your expectations and how you’ll create an income. To do that, a bit of planning is required, and these eight steps...
Avoiding the negative impacts of sudden wealth
Far from being a happy event, for some people, receiving a financial windfall can prove an enormous emotional shock. Whether you’re selling your business or inheriting, maybe a successful entrepreneur, sudden wealth can feel overwhelming and can even result in a...
Your complete 2021/22 end of tax year guide
The 2021/22 tax year ends on Monday 5 April 2022. This is the date when many allowances reset, and it could be your last opportunity to make use of some of them. Keeping track of how you’ve used your allowances can reduce your tax liability and help you boost your...
Triple lock guarantee to be replaced by a ‘double lock’ for 2022-23
After much speculation, in September, the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, confirmed suspension of the average earnings component of the pension triple lock, to avoid a disproportionate rise of the State Pension following the pandemic. For the 2022-23 tax...
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