UK inflation rates have recently seen a large rise in response to a variety of factors.

Understandably, many doctors are now thinking about how savings and investments keep pace with inflation. Interest and gains on investments often cause tax charges.

Partner Richard Norbury looks at practical and tax issues to consider with common investment areas

Due to high income tax and potential tax charges on pension growth, many doctors trading as limited companies will not be withdrawing all the available funds from the company.

If you are in this position and the money is building up to sizeable amounts, then these sums can be considered for investing. More...

2023 is set to be a testing time for independent practitioners’ finances following Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement. Partner, Richard Norbury, sets out what is waiting in the wings and suggests some useful action points for you to take now to limit the damage.

There has been a mixed response to the Chancellor’s changes, but many professional commentators highlight that further tax measures and spending cuts may be announced after the 2024 General Election, regardless of which party comes to power.

The term ‘fiscal drag’ has been used by professional commentators to highlight that although basic and higher rates of tax have remained unchanged, it will, in a period of inflation, bring more individuals into paying higher rates of tax.

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