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Articles
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3 Aug 2008
This month I’ve decided to stray a little from the Tax Tips angle and focus on another issue which is pretty topical in the insurance market - 'Innocent Non Disclosure'. read more »
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17 Jul 2008
When many dentists reach retirement age, they are lucky enough to have a substantial NHS pension, from age 60, based on their practitioner income or final NHS salary. For those that have also invested in a personal pension they will need to make some decisions as to how they are going to take the income. read more »
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22 May 2008
Many people are put off personal pensions as they think they will have to buy an annuity at retirement age and will lose control of their investments. However there are a range of options at retirement age which can be incredibly tax efficient.
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106 Money Saving Ideas
- #74PropertyIf you buy properties to 'renovate and sell', then you will be taxed differently than if you only 'buy and let' properties
For instance, if you buy and sell, your gains may be taxed as Income rather then Capital Gains.
This means that you need to establish how and which taxes (Income Tax and / or Capital Gains Tax) will be applied to your property investments.
Once you know how tax will be assessed on your investments, then - and only then - can you establish a tax minimising strategy.
BDTA Exhibition 2-4 October 2008
Many thanks to all those who attended our stand in Manchester at the BDA Conference in May. We've drawn the prize and the winner is VDP Mr Christopher Maher. For those that missed us our next exhibition will be in London at the BDTA at Exel 2-4th October. If you want to meet up with us over the 3 days to find out more about how we can help dentists with their financial planning please feel free to come along to our stand.
Look forward to seeing you there.
Free Guide for Dental Graduates
Congratulations to all the dentists who have recently passed their final year exams. We've compiled a list of 5 common financial mistakes that dental graduates make … and a helpful guide as to how to avoid them.
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Essential Money Blog
Dan Norris our extremely efficient mortgage administrator has today passed her first finance exam - the CF1 (Certificate in Financial Administration). This paper covers financial services industry including regulation and legislation. read more »
Lara Southgate has successfully passed her CF1 exam last week following up on Lisa's success only a month ago.
Lara and Lisa are both planning to get married (not to each other mind) and can now focus on trying on wedding dresses and organising their day.
Well done Lara!
I'm very pleased to announce that Lisa Cooper our extremely efficient administrator has today passed her first finance exam - the CF1 (Certificate in Financial Administration). This paper covers financial services industry including regulation and legislation. read more »
Cycling home last night in daylight, in a fluorescent yellow jacket on my bright blue bike and a passenger in a white van decided to open his door without looking in the mirror. I hit his door pretty hard - buckled the front wheel and smashed my precious speedo but somehow I managed not to come off the bike (I was going up hill so not going as fast as normal). read more »
Stay up-to-date
Current financial issues and industry developments that may affect you
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30 Jul 2008
Norwich Union will offer nearly one million with-profits policyholders £1bn in reattribution to forgo any possible future inherited estates payouts. read more »
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30 Jul 2008
The latest survey of dentists’ attitudes to the new NHS dental contract, introduced in April 2006, shows that one in four intends to quit the NHS. read more »
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31 Mar 2008
Are you confused about the NHS Pension changes?
Just click on their new website www.pensions.nhsbsa.nhs.uk and you can find out all the details.
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13 Mar 2008
Our accountants JW Hinks who work with many dentists nationwide have helpfully put a summary together of the main Budget proposals which I've detailed below... read more » -
13 Feb 2008
Heavy pressure from small business has brought significant concessions from Chancellor Alistair Darling on his capital gains tax plans.
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