If you have been affected by the tapered annual allowance (AA) and have a charge to pay, you can either pay this directly to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) or ask the NHS Pension Scheme to pay on your behalf. This option is called Scheme Pays. Earlier this year, figures obtained by Quilter showed 38%…
Are pensions taxable? According to The Compensation Experts, ‘are pensions taxable?’ was searched 5,760 times on Google between May 2020 and April this year. Answer: ‘Your pension is treated as earned income and is subject to income tax. However, it is important to remember that you’re usually able to withdraw 25% of your pension pot…
Reduce the cost of paying for private school fees At an average price of £4541 per term, for many parents the option to send their children to a fee paying school is not an option. However if you wish to consider sending them, what is the best way to save and how can these costs…
Budget 2021 – what you need to know In a Budget dominated by measures aimed at helping businesses and the economy recover from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, there were also some significant announcements when it comes to your pensions, savings and the tax you pay. Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s second Budget, delivered on 3…
Combining pensions. What you need to consider If you’ve started a new job or have gathered a few different pension plans over the years, it can be tricky to keep on top of what you have. It’s usually possible to combine your pensions into one pot but this comes with pros and cons – we…
Tax planning with redundancy payments Redundancies are an unfortunate consequence of current times. And with the Government’s furlough scheme coming to an end, there may be more employers who will need to make cuts to their workforce. It’s important that those facing redundancy understand what is included in their lump sum payment, how it’s taxed…
Please see below a brief factual summary of the Chancellor’s announcement last Thursday. Employees For the six months from 1 November , the new Job Support Scheme (JSS) will protect viable jobs in businesses who are facing lower demand over the winter months due to COVID-19. Employees for whom JSS claims are made will need…
The Chancellor yesterday made his “Summer Statement”. I have summarised the key points and the potential impact for your clients and their families below. As always if you have any questions please let me know. Economic Backdrop In the first two months of the FY 2020/21, UK government borrowing has exceeded £100bn and according to…
If Isla reconsiders her pension contributions and her OEIC position, she could get a head start on any market recovery when it comes. The case Isla is a UK resident and a senior executive at a large multinational firm. She has been subject to the tapered annual allowance since its inception in 2016/17. Her total…
One Day A Week dedicated to NHS Staff for a 15 minute Zoom Call At Our Cost Our amazing NHS workers are facing an extremely challenging and daunting future. They are essentially putting their lives on the line for us. Day in. Day out. On top of the worries of the coronavirus pandemic, we have…
