Category: Tax
Social Media and the younger Investor
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is concerned about the influence social media is having on younger investors, who it believes are taking on significant financial risks. This younger, more diverse group of investors, it said, is highly reliant on social media platforms such as YouTube, Instagram and TikTok for investment tips and advice, but lacks […] Continue reading
‘Secret Accounts’ slow the probate process
The importance of leaving your affairs in order. According to the first Bereavement Index from probate software specialist Exizent#, many people fail to put their financial affairs in order before they die, leaving behind a ‘financial mess’ and a stressful experience for those tasked with administering their estate. The Index revealed that one in seven […] Continue reading
We’re still here to help!
Despite the ongoing restrictions, now extended to 19 July 2021, our business is continuing to operate fully to ensure that we can provide help and assistance to our clients. We’re open Mon to Fri, 9am til 5pm, and we can be contacted on 0808 1234 321 or using info@logic-wp.com. For clients who wish to meet […] Continue reading
Retirement finances: Let us help you take control
Two pieces of research have again highlighted consumer confusion and concerns around pension provision and thereby the necessity for people to take control of their retirement planning. STATE PENSION OVERESTIMATED Firstly, a survey by Which?6 found that three in ten people overestimate their future state pension income, some by almost £50,000 over the course of […] Continue reading
How salary sacrifice saves tax and boosts pensions
What is salary sacrifice, and does it really boost your pension pot? Employees can receive a range of benefits from employers, but there are many pros and cons that should be carefully considered. Continue reading
Logic celebrates International Women’s Day
Logic celebrates International Women’s Day These days, women can achieve anything men can – in sport, business, socially and during retirement. It wasn’t always that way. International Women’s Day celebrates the progress made, but calls for continued action to achieve gender parity in all aspects of life. International Women’s Day has been marked for over […] Continue reading
Adviser clients are better off in retirement
Adviser clients are better off in retirement Clients of financial advisers can hope to be almost 39% a year better off in retirement. This is compared to those who opt to take financial decisions by themselves according to research by Dunstan Thomas. A survey by the firm found adviser clients could on average hope for a […] Continue reading
Property landlords tax changes
Tax changes for property landlords (buy to let) : It was announced at summer Budget 2015 that tax relief available to landlords of residential properties for finance costs will be restricted to the basic rate of income tax. This will be phased in from April 2017 and will be fully in place from 6 April […] Continue reading
What do dividend tax changes mean for trustees?
From 6 April 2016 dividends paid by UK companies and UK authorised mutual funds (i.e. Unit Trusts and OEICs) that are taxed as dividends (i.e. 40%+ invested in equities) no longer come with the non-reclaimable 10% tax credit. However, individuals will in future get a £5,000 dividend allowance, meaning dividends up to this amount will […] Continue reading
The 2016 Budget at a glance
George Osborne presented his April 2016 Budget as a “Budget for future generations”. Here’s the 2016 Budget at a glance – the main points are summarised below. Income Taxes Personal allowance to increase to £11,500 in 2017/18 Higher rate tax threshold to increase to £45,000 from 2017/18 Class 2 NICs for self-employed […] Continue reading
Is it worth marrying for money ?
Is it worth marrying for money ? Most of us marry for love, but tying the knot still brings financial advantages too. It’s commonly believed that co-habitees have the same rights as married couples but in fact this isn’t the case. The Government plans to introduce a married person’s tax break in April 2015. Rather […] Continue reading