Savings & Investments...
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Children's Bonus Bond
When a new arrival comes to a family it is both common and understandable that the parents, and other close members of family, would wish to make some financial...
Fixed Interest and Index Linked National Savings
National Savings & Investments offers a wide range of highly tax-efficient investment vehicles for those who want to ensure that their money is...
Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs)
For several decades the UK government has been attempting to encourage individuals to save money as a way of helping to secure their own financial futures. As well...
Tax Efficient Alternatives to the Child Trust Fund
Everyone wants the best for their children or grandchildren. In the current economic climate, financial concerns are becoming particularly acute...
Tax Efficient Savings
There are a number of viable options for people who are looking to cut their tax bill. Many of these relate to expenses such as the cost of training (which is...
Tax on Bank and Building Society Accounts
The rise in availability of savings schemes such as ISAs and Premium Bonds has meant that many people now save money totally tax-free. However,...
Tax on Buying Shares
From a taxation point of view, share transactions can be an expensive business; both the buyer and the seller will be required to pay a duty. When you are buying...
Tax on Foreign Savings and Other Investment Income
As far as savings and investments are concerned, the tax system may seem complex enough when you are dealing solely with UK-based financial...
Tax on Sale of Shares
When an individual disposes of assets they are liable to pay a tax if they make gains over a certain threshold. The duty that they may have to pay is known as...
Tax on UK Dividends
The majority of savings and investments in the UK are subject to tax in one form or another. If you have a variety of different investment vehicles, however, the tax...
Understanding Premium Bonds
People are always looking for ways to invest their spare cash, but many are put off by a number of factors. Perhaps the most often-cited reason why individuals do...
What is Investment Income?
For the majority of individuals, the only taxable income that needs consideration is their salary. This is taxed at source, meaning that your tax bill is deducted...
