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Spring Budget Update

Spring Budget Update

The chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered his Spring Budget to parliament on 6th March. With significant tax changes having been rumoured over the past month, some of these were officially announced. Headline Announcements 01 Personal Tax: Class 1 (paid by employees) and...
The Roadmap Part 6B: Pre-Arrival Planning

The Roadmap Part 6B: Pre-Arrival Planning

The thought of moving to a new country can be daunting. Taxes and finances are probably at the bottom of most people’s thoughts when they are dealing with a new job, new house and moving away from friends and family. In this edition of the Roadmap, Tahir Mahmood...
Estate Planning for the Next Generation

Estate Planning for the Next Generation

There has been a lot of talk about the gift and estate tax exemption, currently $11.7m, being cut by half. Although nothing is guaranteed, we expect this to come into force as of 1st January 2022. If the allowance is not utilised before the end of the year, it will be...