Hays Senior Finance has launched a series of vodcasts offering expert career advice to finance professionals within the UK. The films are short interviews designed to offer bite-size advice and information, to equip finance professionals with information, and make the experience of searching and finding a job much easier.
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No one likes the thought of facing a tax investigation. In fact, we would all prefer not to have to even pay taxes at all. But the reality is that there are some things we can’t ignore. If HM Revenue and Customs come after you, the only way to handle ...
Between February 1 and April 18, 2011, First Nations Development Institute conducted 12 "mystery shopper” tests of paid tax preparers in New Mexico. These mystery shopper tests were conducted in communities with a high Native American population and close to Indian reservations. First Nations visited tax preparer sites in Gallup, ...
With new predicted figures the government has released, it appears the chances of you being on the receiving end of a tax investigation, and potentially a prosecution, are set to increase over the next few years. HMRC has set a new target for additional tax revenue of £18 billion over ...
March 22nd 2011
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Accounting,
Bankruptcy,
Debts,
Financial,
Financial Information,
Financial Law,
Financial Services,
Foreclosure,
Money,
Mortgage,
Personal Finance,
Taxes
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Millions of Americans count on their tax refunds each year to pay down debts, get caught up on bills, or simply to make ends meet. With an estimated 1.5 million personal bankruptcies to be filed in 2011, bankruptcy lawyers around the country are being asked the same question: "What will happen ...
May 27th 2010
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Assets,
Business,
Financial,
Financial Information,
Financial Management,
Financial Services,
Financial Solutions,
Home Equity,
Investment,
Money,
Mortgage,
Personal Finance,
Taxes,
Venture Capital
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Principle First has registered extremely strong demand for Venture Capital Trust (VCT) investments driven on the one hand by the VCT's numerous tax advantages, but also by proposed positive changes in VCT legislation which were announced in this year's budget, which if passed should allow VCTs to invest in a ...
May 21st 2010
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Assets,
Business,
Financial,
Financial Information,
Financial Management,
Financial Services,
Financial Solutions,
Home Equity,
Investment,
Money,
Mortgage,
Personal Finance,
Taxes
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Principle First reports guaranteed investments are rapidly gaining in popularity, as many investors who felt the pain of the recent slump in stock investments seek more stability and security, moving forward. This follows a noticeably sharp rise in the number of Principle First clients eager to invest capital but also ...
April 14th 2010
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Banks,
Checking & Savings,
College Finance,
Financial,
Financial Information,
Financial Management,
Financial Services,
Financial Solutions,
ISAs,
Insurance,
Insurance Services,
Investment,
Loans,
Money,
Personal Finance,
Taxes
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A leading panel of award-winning photographers and acclaimed meteorologists launched a major amateur weather photography competition – with a top prize of £10,000.
The Lloyds TSB Insurance Weather Photographer of the Year will run for six months, culminating in a public exhibition in London where the finalists’ entries will be on show ...
March 23rd 2010
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Assets,
Business,
Financial,
Financial Information,
Financial Management,
Financial Services,
Financial Solutions,
Home Equity,
Investment,
Money,
Mortgage,
Personal Finance,
Taxes
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Principle First has announced the online launch of its unique Inheritance Tax Planner facility. Developed in close consultation with clients, the unique new online tool enables users to calculate their own personal liability for inheritance tax.
Levied at 40%, Inheritance Tax (IHT) is one of the most important taxes to HMRC (The Revenue ...
March 16th 2010
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Banks,
Checking & Savings,
College Finance,
Financial,
Financial Information,
Financial Management,
Financial Services,
Financial Solutions,
ISAs,
Insurance,
Insurance Services,
Investment,
Loans,
Money,
Personal Finance,
Taxes
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New research from Lloyds TSB shows that whilst the majority of people are aware of ISAs, the change in ISA limits is causing some confusion.
Key research findings:
Just a tenth (11%) know what the current Cash ISA limits are Less than a tenth (9%) know what the new Cash ISA limit will ...
Traditionally, April sees a flurry of financial activity as savers rush to renew their ISAs with the current tax year drawing to a close and a new session starting afresh. With a plethora of competitive packages and ISA bonuses to entice shoppers, there's never been a better time to tighten ...
January 12th 2010
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401K,
Assets,
Financial,
Financial Information,
Financial Law,
Financial Services,
IRA,
Investment,
Money,
Personal Finance,
Retirement,
Taxes
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Many news commentators are echoing the same resounding assurance: the recession is over. But not everyone sees it this way. Who’s right? Just look at the facts.
While Wall Street, thanks to the help of the Federal Reserve, rallied for a big end-of-the-year win, at least for top executives, they’re getting ...
November 20th 2009
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401K,
Assets,
Financial,
Financial Information,
Financial Law,
Financial Services,
IRA,
Investment,
Money,
Personal Finance,
Retirement,
Taxes
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The Solo 401k is designed for the self-employed and offers powerful features not found in traditional 401k or IRA retirement plans. The Solo 401k offers unique tax benefits to those who open an account before the New Year.
The clock is ticking for taxpayers to secure their end-of-the year tax breaks ...
November 11th 2009
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401K,
Assets,
Financial,
Financial Information,
Financial Law,
Financial Services,
IRA,
Investment,
Money,
Personal Finance,
Retirement,
Taxes
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In 2010 millions of Americans will be able to do something they have never done before—convert their IRA into a Roth IRA account. Current 2009 limitations do not allow anyone who makes more than $100,000 per year to convert their traditional retirement funds into a Roth IRA.
However, beginning in 2010, ...
July 9th 2009
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Assets,
Checking & Savings,
Costs,
Debts,
Financial,
Financial Information,
Financial Law,
IRA,
Money,
Mortgage,
Personal Finance,
Retirement,
Taxes
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The Divorce Survival Kit has just been released as the ultimate comprehensive resource for people experiencing divorce. The Divorce Survival Kit was developed by Carol Ann Wilson, one of the nation's foremost experts on divorce and finances. The Divorce Survival Kit consists of a four (4) CD audio set and ...
It’s no secret that financial advisors, financial planners, stockbrokers, life insurance agents and other financial services professionals are having a hard time retaining clients. Many clients have fled the financial markets for the safety of bank accounts and treasury bills.
There are approaches that advisors can use for client retention in ...
Receiving a tax refund can be nice in tough economic times, providing service members and families with extra money they may not have anticipated. Often, those receiving a tax refund see it as “free money” they can use to splurge on items they might not otherwise afford. But when used ...
As you enter the new world of full-time work force, you start enjoying paychecks and so does your partner – that is Uncle Sam. Getting your first job means becoming a full fledged taxpayer.
There are many such firsts in life – your first insurance policy, your first home, your first ...
Hays Taxation, the UK and Ireland's premier specialist in tax jobs, has revealed that there is currently a high demand for expatriate tax professionals.
Hays Taxation has suggested that those who may be specialising in expatriate tax in today's market could broaden their experience by including US work. Those who are ...
Government plans to raise road tax for millions of motorists could mean more hardship for families already under severe financial pressure, says debt management company Gregory Pennington.
Commenting on proposed changes to vehicle excise duty, debt management company Gregory Pennington highlighted the negative impact the changes could have on millions of ...
