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CCFP - Pre-Year End Tax Planning Newsletter

As we approach the end of the current tax year on 5 April 2024, it's an opportune moment to examine both your personal and business finances to ensure they are structured to optimise your tax efficiency. Despite the ongoing freeze on many tax rates and thresholds, numerous strategies remain for efficiently organising your financial matters. 

Articles featured in this issue:

 

Planning for an early retirement 

Living life to the fullest and accomplishing long-held dreams

 

Wealth accumulation

Valuable insights that can impact an investment strategy

 

Adjusting your pension plans

How could the normal minimum pension age change affect your plans?

 

What will your legacy look like?

Effective Inheritance Tax planning is a careful balancing act

 

Pre-year-end tax planning

Tax-saving actions to take before the deadline

 

Managing your finances as a couple

Discussing finances may feel uncomfortable, but it is crucial to maintain a healthy relationship

 

Harnessing the power of Green Pensions

One of our most potent tools in making substantial strides towards net zero

 

Protecting yourself from investment scams

If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is

 

Navigating through divorce

Safeguarding your future financial stability and preserving your wealth

 

The 'Bank of Family'

A £38 billion lifeline for modern parents

 

Young visionaries eye early retirement

The power of small changes can lead to a path to significant returns

 

Pension puzzle

Research highlights the gender disparity in financial engagement

 

The gift of giving

Distributing assets or cash without contributing to your estate's overall value for Inheritance Tax purposes

 

Jeopardising financial stability

Protecting you and your family’s financial future

 

The impact of disability on financial planning

Report highlights retirement savings must be inclusive for everyone

 

Health consciousness divide

Why prevention is better than cure 

 

Postponing retirement

An increasingly growing trend in Britain

 

Unpredictability of financial climates

Strategic diversification of your investments can be your first line of defence

 

Life’s complicated. Getting life insurance shouldn’t be

Make sure your loved ones are looked after should the worst happen

 

Proactive retirement planning

A growing trend among mid-lifers prioritising their future financial stability

 

Age is not just a number

The impact of an increased lifespan on your retirement finances

 

The £26 billion lost pension maze

Unclaimed pensions could mean thousands of pounds added to your retirement fund

Tax-Saving Measures - What Actions to Review Before the 2023/2024 Year End?

Welcome to the first issue for 2024. The tax landscape has witnessed considerable changes, making the situation more challenging for taxpayers and investors alike. As we near the end of the 2023/24 tax year on 5 April, every taxpayer should understand the importance of this date and consider their tax position. Don’t leave it to chance and miss the deadline. On page 06, we’ve provided some planning tips to consider and discuss with us.

National Insurance Contributions (NICs) 

Significant reforms and rates cut for millions of workers

 

Changes to the State Pension

‘Triple Lock’ to increase by 8.5% from 6 April 2024

 

Tax-saving measures 

What actions to review before the 2023/24 year-end?

 

Balancing profit and planet

Striving to use impact to boost investment returns

 

Time to SIPP into financial freedom?

‘I want to take charge of my retirement savings’

 

Succession planning, a family affair 

A delicate process that requires clear communication and effective planning

 

Treasure trove

£26.6 billion in forgotten pensions

 

A tax-efficient, flexible method for future planning

Time is running out to use your 2023/24 ISA allowance 

 

Financial road map for 2024

How to devise a robust plan for wealth accumulation and protection

 

Securing retirement

The art of de-risking

 

Charting your financial future

Tackling retirement anxieties requires understanding your current financial resources

 

Time to kickstart your retirement plans?

How to get your retirement plans in motion

 

Make the most of your wealth

Opening up a world of possibilities for your future

 

Gender pension gap

The potential barrier to reaching the same savings levels as men

 

Heightened interest rates increase demand for annuities

What will you do with your hard-earned pension pot at retirement?

 

The forgotten task on Britons' to-do list

Financial pitfalls that could easily have been avoided

 

Investing after retirement 

Preserving wealth for your future lifestyle 

 

The power of prevention

An effective financial plan acts as your protective shield

 

It’s good to talk

How to navigate financial conversations with your family

 

£32 billion hole in UK savings pots 

Rise in living costs forcing many people to dip into their financial reserves

 

Bridging the pension generation gap

Urgency for younger generations to access improved financial education

Taxing Times - Time for a tax health check?

With the current tax year having begun on 6 April 2022, the clock is ticking and it is important to utilise all the tax reliefs and allowances available to you before 5 April 2023 in order to minimise any potential liabilities. On page 08, we look at the way personal tax planning should be at the top of your agenda as the end of the current tax year is not too far away. Taking action now may give you the opportunity to take advantage of any remaining reliefs, allowances and exemptions. 

Articles featured in this issue:

 

Chancellor retains State Pension triple lock

State Pension is set for a record-breaking increase from April 2023

 

Don't miss the ISA deadline 

Use your tax-efficient allowance or lose it forever! 

 

‘Phased retirement’

Pre-retirees starting their plans but will rising living costs halt their plans?

 

No ‘one-size-fits-all’ protection solution

Helping you feel confident your family’s finances are secure

 

Menopause in the workplace

Unique retirement planning challenges women face

 

Taxing times

Time for a tax health check?

 

Time to get your retirement plans in motion?

Three in five Britons feel stressed about later life planning

 

Tracing old and lost pensions

Nearly half of pension holders have lost track of some of their pension pots

 

Millennials willing to forgo inheritance

Harder to support bigger financial commitments of older generation parents

 

Feeling the pinch

Women more vulnerable to cost of living crisis

 

Perfect storm

Major long-term ramifications for financial health and wellbeing

 

Show me the money

Choosing an investment style that best suits your needs

 

Ins and outs of CGT

Ways to potentially reduce your Capital Gains Tax liability

 

Planning to meet your goals

How advice can boost your financial wellbeing

 

What sort of lifestyle will you be able to afford?

How inflation could be impacting on your retirement plans

 

Impacts of climate change

Nearly two-thirds of people in the UK more concerned about climate change

 

Understanding pensions

A topic high up on the recruitment radar

 

Time to talk

Discussing Wills and trusts with adult children or dependents

 

Insurance that works while you can’t

Would you be able to carry on paying the bills using statutory sick pay or your savings?

2021/2022 Tax Year-End Planning

Protect yourself, your family and your future

As another tax year end approaches, it’s important to finalise your 2021/22 tax planning to reduce your obligations wherever possible.

The current tax year started on 6 April 2021 and ends on 5 April 2022.

Reviewing your tax affairs now will enable you to make the most of any allowable deductions and strategies available to minimise or mitigate a potential tax burden.

Identifying any tax planning opportunities

Check your PAYE tax code

Transfer part of your personal allowance

Contribtue up to £9,000 into your Child's Junior ISA

Utilise Capital Losses

Maximise Pension Contributions

Pay Pension Contributions to save NICs

Make a Will

Leave some of your estate to charity

Make regular IHT Free Gifts

Use the IHT Marriage Exemption