An e-book version of 'Saving and Investing - Financial Knowledge and Financial Literacy that Everyone Needs and Deserves to Have!' has just been published. Click on Link above to get to Amazon version - price is lower and content the same.
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
TaxCafe has launched 'Salary vs. Dividends' UK Business Tax Guide for 2010 (UK)
Salary vs Dividends
by Carl Bayley
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* Exactly how much in tax-free dividends you can take this year.
* Using loans to directors to achieve massive additional tax savings.
* How one director will save up to £11,364 by doing this.
* How to save almost £16,000 in corporation tax by timing your income carefully.
* The best tax saving techniques for directors with spouses/partners.
* Tax saving techniques for directors with children and family companies.
* Tax saving techniques for older directors.
* Advanced tax planning strategies for high-income earners.
* Sample documentation to keep the taxman happy.
* New capital gains tax planning strategies for company owners.
* Plus lots and lots more...
Sunday, September 5, 2010
New Video: Mutual Funds 5: Fees: Load, No-Load etc.
Mutual funds come with different types of fees - understanding these fees and being smart about keeping the fees under control is very important given the difference that a small percentage difference in the return per year can make over the long term. Part of this relates to active versus passive management, and a part of it refers to some of the other terms that are used, and a major part of it refers to just looking at this in some detail and reading the fine print.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
TaxCafe has launched 'How to Avoid Property Tax' Guide for 2010 (UK)
Please note that TaxCafe has just launched the 2010 UK Property Tax Guide. The latest edition contains ALL of the tax changes announced in the June Budget, making it an essential addition to every property investor's bookshelf.
* How to minimise your CGT bill under the new rules.
* How to use trusts to get extra tax-free capital growth.
* How couples can now pay capital gains tax at just 10% on £10 million of capital gains.
* How your spouse or children can help you save more tax following the June Budget.
* How couples can save over £22,000 income tax every year.
* How to delay paying tax on rental income by up to 2 years.
* How to get the taxman to pay your travel costs (flights, hotels,restaurants).
* How to get a tax refund of £50,000 when you buy commercial property.
* How to write off new kitchens and bathrooms as repairs and get the taxman to pay 40%.
* Motoring costs you can claim.
* How to make the mortgage on your home tax deductible by borrowing against your buy-to-let properties.
* How to claim tax relief for mortgage interest even if the money is used for personal reasons.
* How re-mortgaging property can save you thousands in tax.
* Plus lots more...