Savings & Investments

When a new arrival comes to a family it is both common and understandable that the parents, and other close members of family, would wish to make some financial provision for its future. However,...

National Savings & Investments offers a wide range of highly tax-efficient investment vehicles for those who want to ensure that their money is going to be absolutely safe throughout the term of...

For several decades the UK government has been attempting to encourage individuals to save money as a way of helping to secure their own financial futures. As well as through various public...

The number of individuals who are looking for ways in which they can invest is growing with the amount of disposable income available in the UK. There is a constant increase in excess cash which...

There are a number of viable options for those who are looking to cut their tax bill. Many of these relate to expenses such as mileage (for which allowances are made) and the cost of training (which...

The rise in availability of tax-free savings schemes such as the ISA has meant that many people now save money totally tax-free. However the majority of savings accounts, as well as regular bank...

From a taxation point of view, share transactions can be an expensive business; both the buyer and the seller will be required to pay a duty. When you are buying shares you will have to pay one of...

As far as savings and investments are concerned the tax system may seem complex enough when you are dealing solely with UK-based financial affairs. When one becomes involved in overseas investment,...

When an individual disposes of assets they are liable to pay a tax if they make gains over a certain threshold. The duty that they may have to pay is known as Capital Gains Tax, and this applies...

The majority of savings and investments in the UK are subject to tax in one form or another. If you have a variety of different investment vehicles however, the tax that is levied may be different...

For the majority of individuals the only taxable income that needs consideration is their salary. This is taxed at source, meaning that your tax bill is deducted directly from your wage packet,...