Reducing inheritance tax – could a deed of variation help?
Posted by Ian Henman on March 1, 2023If you’re the beneficiary of a will, a deed of variation may be useful in reducing inheritance tax payable on the estate.
Love, marriage and SDLT on additional properties
Posted by Ian Henman on February 9, 2023The chancellor introduced an extra charge to stamp duty land tax for additional properties a few years ago, here’s how you may be able to avoid it…
Unclaimed legacies – could you be owed a windfall?
Posted by Ian Henman on December 23, 2022Unclaimed legacies – could you be due a windfall? We examine the process that comes into play when beneficiaries cannot be traced.
Legacy Planning – make it your New Year’s Resolution!
Posted by Ian Henman on December 16, 2022Have you started to make those important decisions? Don’t leave it late start thinking about your Will.
How to register a trust – act now to avoid a fine!
Posted by Ian Henman on October 6, 2022Did you know that many non-taxable trusts needed to be registered with HMRC by 1st September 2022? Register a trust now to avoid a fine.
Inheritance Tax insurance and the 7-year rule
Posted by Ian Henman on August 18, 2022More and more people are getting caught in the IHT trap. Can Inheritance Tax insurance be helpful when making gifts to family and loved ones?
Management accounting – are you using it?
Posted by Ian Henman on October 9, 2017How management accounting can help your businesses efficiency A business, it is said, should be a well-oiled machine but it can be hard to know where you are at without a proper management accounting system in place. It’s best to think of your business as a miniature eco-system that requires care and respect to maintain its