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Aspects of investments and investing

We are all looking to maximise the return on our investments.

For tips on how to make the most of your investments and information about tax-efficient schemes, visit the guides below. Tax relief can enhance the ability of an investment to realise a higher rate of overall return.

We have a range of calculators designed to help you consider what your wealth might be in the future, including our Millionaire calculator.

Savings calculator - find out by how much your savings will grow
Millionaire calculator - inspired by the TV programme, at a return of 4% 1 million pounds will provide after tax income of £2,000 per month for a higher rate tax payer

Savings

12-Mar	Savings rates continue to dip
11-Mar	Pension schemes see fall in deficits
10-Mar	Budget date set for 24 March
09-Mar	HMRC warns of date for making extra NI shortfall payments
09-Mar	Qualifying for full state pension to become easier
08-Mar	New business regulations come into effect this April
03-Mar	Pension tax changes criticised for their inefficiency
25-Feb	The retired facing ‘complex’ tax regime
18-Feb	ISAs attract women and young savers
17-Feb	Outlook for savers worsens as inflation rises again

Upcoming deadlines

Apr 05 2010	ISA date Last day to use the 2009/10 ISA investment limit of £7,200 or £10,200 (over 50s)
Apr 06 2010	Increase in annual allowance and lifetime allowance Annual allowance increases from £245,000 to £255,000 - the lifetime allowance increases to £1,750,000. These allowance limits are to apply to 5 April 2016 ISA allowance increases for those 18-49 ISA allowance increases to £10,200 for all taxpayers 18 and over. The cash ISA limit included in this limit is £5,100.

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Planning strategies

Specific investments

VCT and EIS

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Returns on savings accounts have shown a significant decline over the past few months.

Pension schemes see fall in deficits

The shortfall in the funds held by the UK’s final salary pension schemes has declined significantly.

R&D tax credits need to be open to 'all firms'

The CBI has urged that research and development tax credits should be available to firms of all sizes.

Firms look to marketing to drive business

Increasing numbers of smaller businesses are boosting their sales and marketing efforts in order to speed recovery in the aftermath of the recession, a new study has found.

VAT returns and payments are going online

Businesses need to be aware that significant changes to the way that VAT returns are filed and payments are made will be coming into effect very soon.

Budget date set for 24 March

The last Budget before the next general election will be held on Wednesday 24 March.

HMRC warns of date for making extra NI shortfall payments

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has reminded some people that, if they wish to take advantage of the chance to top up more than six years of their NICs, they need to act quickly.