Tax & Trust
Mind, Management... and Misanthropy?
Wealth management seminars can be a snooze, but RBC Wealth Management's one yesterday morning on tax and morality took a distinct swing for the eye-opening
Living by the Code
I do wonder at times if we are regarded by some EU nations as ‘pirates’, based in ‘treasure islands’ full of loot!
Should I renounce my US citizenship?
I am a US citizen but have been living in the UK for the past 17 years. I was relocated to the UK by my employer, and I will probably remain in the UK until my retirement. Are there any US and/or UK tax benefits to me renouncing my US citizenship?
Europe's Next Top Bailout
Several major issues need to be addressed in order to restore market confidence in an unwieldy and wobbly-looking eurozone, says Guy Monson
Double Dipping
So where are we now? The evidence all points to a double-dip around the turn of the year
I Liech That!
Freddy Barker says carpe diem to take advantage of the Liechtenstein Disclosure Facility: it’s never been easier to come clean
RBC advice on CGT
In advance of the emergency Budget on 22 June 2010, Louise Somerset, Tax Director from RBC Wealth Management, provides advice around how individuals can prepare for the proposed CGT rise. Please find her comments below.
Kleinwort Benson on CGT
London 19th May 2010: The Capital Gains Tax (CGT) rate for ‘non-business’ assets - which include amongst other assets, collective investments, second properties and shares - is widely expected to be targeted in the Emergency Budget on 22nd June.
Expert Election Analysis
The top family offices, wealth managers and accountants have sent us their reaction to the General Election result: what do they think a hung parliament or a coalition government will mean for HNWs and the markets?
Promises, Promises
Spear's has read the manifestos so you don't have to; the picture for high-net-worths is not pretty.
Unbillable Hours
Our specialists solve your HNW problems (gratis!)
Q
Is it really possible to avoid stamp duty land tax when purchasing land and property?
A
A lot has been made recently in the press about buyers of some of the UK’s most expensive homes avoiding stamp duty land tax (SDLT) by purchasing their home through a company.
Spear's Wire
