Tax Planning

From minimising your income tax to reducing potential inheritance tax, we will plan your investments efficiently, so you do not pay any unnecessary tax.

Minimising your tax expense

High earners and high-net-worth individuals are the highest taxpayers and paying unnecessary tax can significantly reduce your wealth. Although there are tax-efficient strategies which can reduce your tax burden, the UK tax system is highly complex. Using a financial planner can help you navigate the complexities and identify the most tax-efficient approach to preserve your wealth.

Reducing your tax burden

Tax planning is integral to good wealth management, and we can help you to structure your finances tax-efficiently to make the most of the available allowances.

Making your finances tax-efficient

Our goal in tax planning is to arrange your financial affairs as efficiently as possible, and thereby reduce the level of tax paid. Our process for doing this is as follows:

1. Situation analysis

We begin by understanding your current situation - your sources of income, savings and investments, your regular expenditure and debts, and your wealth planning.

2. Recommendations

With a clear picture of your current finances, we can identify and recommend ways to structure your arrangements more tax-efficiently. These might include tax-incentivised investing such as pensions, Venture Capital Trust (VCT), Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS), or using trusts.

3. Implementation

Once you are happy with the plan, we will put these tax structures in place and monitor them within your wealth management plan.

Ongoing review

Tax planning is an ongoing process as tax legislation changes regularly, so we will review and adapt your planning overtime to maximise tax mitigation and preserve more of your wealth.

To reduce your tax liability and make more of your wealth, please get in touch for an initial discussion with one of our financial advisers.

Common UK taxes

 

Income tax

As a higher or additional-rate taxpayer, income tax can take a significant proportion of your annual income, however, there are several ways to reduce the amount of tax you pay, such as:

  • Investing into a pension
  • Investing into tax incentivised investments e.g. a qualifying Venture Capital Trust (VCT) or Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS)
  • Making charitable donations

Capital Gains Tax

Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is a tax on the profit when you sell an asset that has increased in value. This covers most assets including shares, collective investments, and property that isn’t your main home. There are many ways to reduce CGT, including:

  • Utilising your tax-free exemption, including transferring assets to a spouse or civil partner to use within their annual exemption
  • Offsetting gains and losses realised in the same tax year
  • Investing in an Individual Savings Account (ISA)
  • Investing in an Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS)
  • Contributing to a pension

Inheritance Tax

Inheritance Tax is a tax on the estate of someone who has died, including all property, possessions and money. Depending on the value of your estate, the Inheritance Tax bill to your loved ones after your death could be considerable. There are ways to limit inheritance tax, including:

  • Making financial gifts to friends and family
  • Using other assets to provide for your retirement and passing on your pension
  • Investing in assets qualifying for business property relief
  • Taking out a life insurance policy to cover the tax bill

Although the tax-reducing options are wide and varied, they can be complicated to implement, so professional advice is essential. We will advise on the best course of action for your circumstances and help you to maximise your tax reliefs, allowances and exemptions.

Find out more about our Wealth Management Services including:
  • Savings and Investments
  • Pension Planning
  • Tax Planning
  • Estate Planning
Wealth Management
Please be aware that the Financial Conduct Authority does not regulate taxation and trust advice.

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