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By: FCAblog » Tax avoidance and tax complexity

FCAblog » Tax avoidance and tax complexity — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 06:20:43 +0000

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By: Economy and your Finances Carnival Oct 25 2009

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By: Personal Finance News Carnival Volume 9 | Highest CD Rates Info

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By: Andrew Smith

Andrew Smith — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:21:01 +0000

As one of my colleagues commented recently, the good book exhorts us to “Render unto Caesar what is due to Caesar” – but, it didn’t say anything about rendering more than what is due !

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Weekly Roundup #4: The Illness Edition | Five Pence Piece — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 13:58:09 +0000

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By: Financial Samurai

Financial Samurai — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 03:11:38 +0000

I tell ya the more you make, the more you feel like not paying taxes.

We’ve got 7 tax free income tax states in America. You’ll be seeing me in Nevada or Washington in 10 years when I’m retired! Saving 10% every year is a lot!

By: The Investor

The Investor — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 08:32:49 +0000

I agree Tony and actually slightly favour ISAs all things considered, though if you’re wealthy and can do both, so much the better.

It’s only going to be a one off article, rather than a series – just a beginner’s guide really.

Being thwarted regarding all things Monevation by work commitments at present, hence slight delay.

By: Tony

Tony — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:22:53 +0000

Aren’t many tax avoidance/mitigation measures really a means to DEFER tax? (in the UK)

e.g. Much is made of the benefits of pension schemes such as the tax relief on contributions, etc. However, when you eventually retire, other than the 25% tax free lump sum, the pension payable is subject to income tax. It’s possible to receive tax relief at up to 40% on contributions now and pay tax at 20% on your pension in the future, but that assumes no change in income tax rates and all the other rules that impact pensions. Many people will just get 20% relief now and pay 20% tax on their pension when they retire (their investments grow tax free too, but

I think pensions, ISAs etc are great, but people often get carried away by the tax “advantages”. Anyway, no doubt you’ll cover this in your series, which I look forward to reading.