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Our archive spans several tax years. Check each article's publication date; older analysis may describe rules that have since changed. New planning guides appear alongside the historical archive.

Children's savings: why £101 of interest can belong on a parent's tax calculation
Wealth Protection Report - November 06, 2026

The £100 parental-gift rule is a threshold, not an allowance for the first £100. Trace who supplied the money and compare an ordinary account with a Junior ISA before relying on the child's tax position. ... keep reading

A deferred business-sale price can create CGT before the cash arrives
Wealth Protection Report - November 06, 2026

Fixed later payments normally enter the original disposal calculation. Separate them from contingent earn-outs and ask about statutory tax instalments before agreeing the deal's cash timetable. ... keep reading

Inheritance tax instalments: plan the first payment and the cost of keeping the property
Wealth Protection Report - November 06, 2026

Ten annual instalments can help an estate retain qualifying assets, but the first payment still needs funding. Check interest treatment, the April 2026 changes and what happens on a sale. ... keep reading

Returning after selling investments abroad: review the capital gains before fixing the move
Wealth Protection Report - November 05, 2026

A gain realised while non-resident can become taxable when UK residence resumes. Build an asset and residence timeline before assuming an overseas sale has escaped UK CGT. ... keep reading

Gift Aid in 2026/27: use the gross donation when checking the £100,000 income threshold
Wealth Protection Report - November 05, 2026

A qualifying charitable donation can reduce adjusted net income as well as support a higher-rate relief claim. Reconcile the payment, gross amount and tax coverage before submitting the return. ... keep reading

Bought before selling your old home? Protect the SDLT refund and its two deadlines
Wealth Protection Report - November 05, 2026

A later sale can unlock repayment of the additional-property SDLT charge. Check the replacement conditions, the sale window and the separate deadline for HMRC to receive the claim. ... keep reading

Selling an overseas property: calculate the gain in sterling before estimating UK tax
Wealth Protection Report - November 04, 2026

A modest gain in euros can produce a very different sterling result. Translate acquisition costs and disposal proceeds separately and retain evidence of the relevant exchange rates. ... keep reading

Pension carry forward in 2026/27: calculate available room before making a large contribution
Wealth Protection Report - November 04, 2026

Unused allowance can help accommodate pension saving above the normal annual limit. Scheme membership, earlier inputs and separate tax-relief limits still need checking. ... keep reading

Missed the UK property CGT return? The Budget penalty change is not permission to wait
Wealth Protection Report - November 04, 2026

The Budget would stop ongoing late-filing penalties once a disposal is reported through Self Assessment. Check the operative date, earlier penalties and unpaid tax before relying on the change. ... keep reading

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