What is a workplace pension?
A workplace pension is a way of saving for your retirement arranged through your employer. It is sometimes called a ‘company pension’, an ‘occupational pension’ or a ‘works pension’.…
How does the budget affect child benefit?
Child benefit will be withdrawn through a new income tax charge which will come into effect on 7 January 2013. This will be applied to tax payers who receive child benefit and their income or their partner’s income exceeds £50,000.…
How has the budget affected personal allowances?
From 6 April 2012, the personal allowance for those aged less than 65 will increase to £8,105 and the basic rate tax limit will be reduced to £34,370.
The Chancellor has announced for 2013/14 the personal allowance will increase to …
What is personal allowance?
Nearly everyone who lives in the UK is entitled to an income tax personal allowance. This is the amount of income you can receive each tax year without having to pay tax on it.…
How does the budget affect ISAs?
From 6 April 2012, the ISA allowance increases to £11,280. This is an automatic increase in line with last September’s inflation index. The rules for ISAs remain unchanged.
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