Articles by Fairstone Wealth Management City LTD
NI saving, Salary Sacrifice, Personal allowance

A million to pay 60% income tax within years

Nearly a million more workers face paying 60% income tax within a matter of years because of fast-growing earnings,…
Losses, Opportunity, Stock market

3 ways to take advantage of market falls

With falls in the stock market often spooking investors, clients sitting on capital losses can make use of these to…
Income tax, Tax Allowances, Crypto currency

HMRC turns attention to crypto investors

HM Revenue & Customs is reported to be working alongside leading cryptocurrency exchange platforms to gather users…
IHT, Trust, Estate tax planning

Why you should put your Life cover in Trust?

Writing life insurance in trust is one of the best ways to protect your family’s future in the event of your death.…
Tax Planning, Carry forward, Annual allowance

Pension contributions for high earners

High earners could benefit from investing in a pension. The tax relief makes pensions a tax-efficient way to invest for…
Gift aid, Tax Planning, Child benefit

Child benefit Tax planning

Understanding the different ways to reduce tax is an important aspect of financial planning. Some clients may not wish…
Allowances, Pension Planning, Invesment Planning

4 tips to kickstart the new tax year right

The start of a new tax year is a perfect opportunity to reflect on your long-term investing goals and spring clean your…
Payout, Covid-19, Life Assurance

Do I need life insurance?

Not everyone has a life insurance policy, it will depend on your personal situation. If you have loved ones depending…
IHT, Tax Planning, Financial Planning

Onshore investment bonds on rise as tax freezes bite

Onshore investment bonds are more relevant than ever before, providing more flexible, financial planning-friendly…
ISA's, Pension Planning, Salary Sacrifice

5 great ways to cut tax in 2022

Pensions Adding money to a pension offers a tax-efficient way to save for retirement, and an opportunity to cut your…
Dividend planning, Capital Gains Tax

8 ways we’ll pay more tax from April

The new tax year will see taxes rise and some allowances will remain frozen. This means investors need to understand…
HMRC, Child benefit, Financial Planning

The Child Benefit Trap

Workers with children who earn close to £50,000 a year may unwittingly owe HM Revenue & Customs hundreds, and in some…