Life Insurance & Inheritance Tax in 2025: Protection or Pricey Placeholder?
With inheritance tax (IHT) thresholds frozen and sweeping changes coming into force by 2026 and 2027, more individuals are turning to life insurance as a strategic tool to protect their families and preserve wealth. But is it the right solution for you? At Blacktower Financial Management, we help clients assess not just the cost of […]
How to Avoid Paying Tax Twice as a UK Expat
Understanding how to avoid paying tax twice as a UK expat is key to managing your financial obligations with confidence. Navigating tax responsibilities in both the UK and your country of residence can be complex, but getting it right is essential to protecting your income and assets while living abroad. Understand Your Tax Residency Status […]
Receiving Inheritance from Overseas: UK Tax Rules Explained
In an increasingly globalised world, it’s becoming more common for UK residents to find themselves receiving inheritance from overseas when relatives or loved ones pass away while living abroad. While this may bring financial benefit, it also raises important considerations when it comes to UK tax. At Blacktower Financial Management, we support clients in navigating […]
How to Report Capital Gains Tax on Property Abroad
Investing in property overseas can be a lucrative opportunity, but it also comes with tax obligations, including capital gains tax (CGT). If you sell a foreign property at a profit, you may need to pay CGT in both the country where the property is located and your country of residence. Understanding how to report capital […]
Inheritance Tax on Foreign Property: How UK Expats Can Reduce Liability
For UK expatriates, navigating Inheritance Tax (IHT) on foreign property can be complex. If you own overseas assets, understanding your tax liabilities is crucial to ensuring that your estate is passed on efficiently to your beneficiaries. In this guide, we’ll explore how UK expats can reduce inheritance tax liability on foreign property, including key considerations […]
Capital Gains Tax on Foreign Property: What UK Expats Need to Know
For UK expatriates, understanding capital gains tax (CGT) on foreign property is crucial when managing international investments. Whether you’re selling a second home abroad or an investment property, tax obligations may arise in both your country of residence and the UK. Here’s what you need to know. What is Capital Gains Tax on Foreign Property? […]
Inheritance Tax Changes: Is It Time to Rethink Your Pension?
The UK government recently announced that from April 2027, inherited pension pots will face new inheritance tax (IHT) regulations, marking a significant shift in estate planning strategies for pension holders. For many high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), this change could impact their retirement and legacy plans. Here, we break down the key changes and explore strategies to […]
How To Prep For the 2024 Autumn Budget As An Expatriate
As the end of October draws near, we’re not only feeling anticipation for the potential horrors of Halloween but for the possibilities surrounding the Autumn Budget and what it means for expatriates. In particular, how the new Labour budget’s forthcoming changes could affect their financial landscape. Whispers of alterations in capital gains tax, inheritance tax, […]