This document contains a short explanation of Capital Gains Tax, the allowances available in the 2020/21 tax year, and how you can use it in your year end tax planning.
General
This section contains miscellaneous & general financial information that you may find useful when dealing with certain life events.
Civil partnerships in the United Kingdom, granted under the Civil Partnership Act 2004, allow same-sex couples to obtain essentially the same rights and responsibilities as marriage. Though from March 2014 full same-sex marriage was legalised in England, Scotland and Wales, civil partnership remains available. Designed to be very much equivalent to marriage for same sex couples, a civil partnership carries both rights and responsibilities, in very broad terms, attracting the same legal and tax protections/advantages/disadvantages as a traditional marriage. This article explains further.
A short explanation of Inheritance Tax and how to plan for it in your tax planning.
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Michael Gove warns MPs strict rules are still needed in England despite lockdown ending on 2 December.
There is no evidence that it protects against Covid-19 but it could boost the health of the vulnerable.
Nicola Sturgeon will say support for independence is now the "majority view" as she opens the SNP's conference.
The soap has been forced to "go back to brass tacks" to mark its birthday, its producer says.
Requirements for most courses will be reduced to "relieve the pressure and anxiety" for students.