Financial Tip

Maximising your tax position in the run-up to the financial year end

Paying tax is, infamously, one of the two certainties in life. With the UK tax system growing ever more complex, and the onus for paying the right tax being placed squarely on the individual, it’s never been more important to get the best possible professional advice on your tax position. With the right advice, you’re ready for the end of […]

Take stock of where you are and where you want to be, and plan how best to get there.

Successful long-term wealth creation requires the right balance between shares, bonds and other investments. In the Guide to Investing in 2016, we consider a number of different solutions available to you, and each section explains the basic facts.

There are a number of factors you should consider before deciding on what kind of approach is most suitable for you. These include […]

Reducing the taxman’s take

To minimise the tax you pay, it’s important to be fully aware of the choices you can make before you make them, so planning ahead and taking professional financial advice is essential. With real-terms tax increases the prospect for the foreseeable future, it makes sense to utilise every available tax relief.

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) creates many legitimate opportunities for […]

URGENT: TAX RETURN DEADLINE

31 January 2016 is the deadline for submitting your personal tax return. Failure to submit the return prior to this date will result in an automatic £100 penalty being applied.

Late payment and interest charges will also be imposed on any tax liabilities paid late. ad+ must receive all the information required to complete your tax return no later than the […]

Invest now to provide for children’s financial future

Saving on behalf of your children or grandchildren is a wonderful gift which could make their future more financially secure. Not only can they start their adult lives with some funds in hand, but getting them involved early with saving and investing also helps them learn important lessons about money. To find out more about the different options available, please […]

Preserve your wealth for you and future generations

Check your status and the latest regulations
Because of constantly evolving tax rules, it is important to re-examine the arrangements you have put in place to preserve the wealth you have accumulated from a lifetime of hard work.

This is often an emotional matter, which might tempt you to delay making decisions. However, you do have an opportunity to ensure that your […]

Income Protection

How long could you pay your bills if you were not earning?
Could you continue to cover your basic day-to-day living costs, household bills, rent or mortgage repayments if you unexpectedly suffered an illness or had an accident that prevented you from working? Income protection insurance is generally cheaper than most people think, and in the majority of cases, some cover […]

Landlords – your tax bills are about to rise….guaranteed

Are you aware that there is a fundamental change in the way your tax will be calculated in the future?

George Osbornes planned reforms could mean that a typical landlord who historically had no tax to pay on property letting profits will be left with annual taxation liabilities running into £000’s.

Previously landlords were able to claim allowable interest relief on their […]

Suits you sir! Retirement planning for over 50s

Over-50s changing the way they work in later life
If you are approaching your 50s, you may be considering your retirement options. Perhaps you want to work flexible hours and work when it suits you. You might want to be ‘your own boss’ and set up a business or become self-employed. Or you may want to know what your options are for […]