Q. I have heard a rumour that the married couples income tax allowance is set to be re-introduced. Is this true? A. Yes, although we will have to wait for the final details and implementation date. The Prime minister, David Cameron, recently unveiled plans to introduce a married tax allowance that is estimated to be worth as… Read more »
Q. My mother died recently, leaving her estate to me and my two younger sisters (in equal shares). I have an older brother who is disabled and who lived with my mother. My mother’s will did not provide for my brother (primarily because he is in receipt of benefits) but my mother left my sisters… Read more »
Q. I am a deferred member of a final salary pension scheme (my employer having closed the scheme to future accrual approximately two years ago). I have received a letter that states that my employer is conducting an “early retirement exercise” and that they wish to make me an offer as part of that exercise. … Read more »
Q. I am a higher rate tax payer. I make significant monthly contributions to my personal pension, upon which I receive tax relief at my marginal rate. I caught sight of a newspaper headline recently which appeared to suggest that the government is set to restrict pensions tax relief to the basic rate of income… Read more »
