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Feature Articles
Find the latest feature articles here! We generally post new articles every day, and most of them can be found right here. Click on any headline below to find the full article.
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Moving abroad to avoid the 50% rate of income tax
The highest 'official' rate of income tax has increased to 50% as from 6 April 2010 (although there is a 60% effective income tax rate on income between £110K-£113K). In this article we assess how moving abroad can allow you to avoid the new 50% rate of income tax . . . keep reading
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Financial trader or investor after the 22 June Emergency Budget?
Most financial investors could be paying CGT at 40% or potentially 50% from next year. This certainly narrows the gap between trader and investor status, and in this article we look at how the change in the rate of CGT will make trader status more attractive. We also include a schedule showing the likely taxes payable for different profit levels under the new rules. . . . keep reading
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The Top CGT free countries for financial investors
If you want to sell shares or other financial investments free of capital gains tax, once of the best ways to achieve this is to move abroad and establish residence in a CGT free country. In this article we've looked at some of the top countries that don't levy CGT . . . keep reading
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AIM shares and Entrepreneurs Relief
Now that taper relief has gone for all disposals after April 2008, investors in AIM listed shares will need to reconsider whether they'll still qualify for beneficial rates of CGT. This article looks at Entrepreneurs Relief for AIM investors . . . keep reading
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Using a company to reduce tax on forex/share trading
One of the most popular tax planning questions for forex or other financial traders is 'Should I use a company to reduce tax?'. This article looks in detail at when using a company is beneficial for forex and share traders/investors to reduce their UK taxes . . . keep reading
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UK tax on a bear call spread
A bear call spread is a popular trading style where you have a negative, bearish view of the market. This article looks at the income/capital gains tax implications of a bear call spread . . . keep reading
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Tax Planning for financial traders planning on losing UK residence in the future
04/09/2009
Speak to many traders and investors and quite a few will be looking to leave the UK in the future. Usually when they've made a large enough profit from their trading or investing activities. If you you're leaving the UK there are lots of tax planning advantages which we've looked at in other articles. However is there anything that you could do now (ie whilst UK resident) to reduce your taxes that can take account of the fact you are going to leave the Uk in the future? . . . keep reading
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Calculating capital gains on CFD's
28/08/2009
CFD's are essentially financial futures and are specifically designed to allow investors to enjoy the benefits of holding shares without actually having to purchase them. This article looks at the capital gains tax treatment of CFD's and how capital gains are calculated . . . keep reading
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Common tax planning Q&A's for forex traders & investors
17/08/2009
Anyone new to trading or investing in forex will want to know how they'll be taxed in the UK on any profits or gains they make, how they'll get tax relief for any losses and tax planning opportunities. Here's some of the most common tax Q&A's for forex traders/investors? . . . keep reading
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Edinburgh
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Cyprus
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