In recent weeks, the news has reported significant volatility in world stock markets. Mid-March saw both the FTSE 100 and Dow Jones experience their biggest one-day fall since 1987 before the Dow Jones then experienced its biggest weekly rise in more than 45 years. During periods of turmoil, it’s natural that you may be worried […]
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The Taxation of Cremation Form Income by Dr Ed Cantelo GP, Chartered Accountant and Tax adviser. Medics’ Money co-founder. Received a few cheques from completing cremation forms (ash cash) and not sure what to do regarding tax? Wondering if you need to tell HM Revenue and Customs (“HMRC”) or how? In this blog Ed tells […]
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Accountants for doctors – how do I find a good medical accountant? by Dr Ed Cantelo GP Trainee, Chartered Accountant Chartered Tax Advisor As a Doctor, Chartered Accountant and Chartered tax advisor, I often see colleagues who are paying too much tax as a result of making mistakes themselves or using non-specialist accountants. We built […]
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Mortgages for doctors. Sometimes it’s tricky to get a mortgage for doctors, especially if you are a locum doctor or self employed doctor. What can you do to improve your credit score and clean up your outgoings? How many years accounts do you need? How much deposit do you need? We asked specialist medical mortgage […]
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In the March 2020 budget, the government announced the threshold income was rising to £200,000 and adjusted income to £240,000 along with some other changes. We will update this article very soon. Much of it remains relevant, taking into account the new limits. To be notified of the updated article join Medics’ Money here https://www.medicsmoney.co.uk/join-medics-money/ […]
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Independent financial advisers for doctors (IFA) – how do I find a good IFA? Choosing an Independent Financial Adviser that specialises in advising NHS doctors and surgeons on NHS pension, life insurance and protection for doctors and investment advice for doctors and surgeons can be difficult. Medics’ Money was built by doctors to help doctors […]
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Here at Medics’ Money, we are aware of colleagues that opt out and leave the NHS pension scheme, often without being fully informed of the risks and benefits of doing so. Medics’ Money is run by doctors for doctors and we asked, Paul Gilman from specialist Independent Financial Advisers Legal and Medical to outline some things […]
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Self-employment V’s Limited Company for doctors Many doctors forums are abuzz with ways to save tax and here at Medics’ Money one of the common questions we get asked from self-employed Consultants GPs and Locums is “Should I start a limited company to pay less tax” Our advice? Everyones situation is different and you should […]
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We asked David Elliot, Tax Director from specialist medical accountants BW Medical Ltd to tell us what financial records to keep and how to pay any tax bills. What records do I need to keep for my Tax return? It is vital to keep records in the event that HMRC may open an enquiry into your […]
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When it comes to setting yourself up for a healthy financial future, working with a financial adviser might be your best bet. Most doctors and other medical professionals are too busy being experts on medicine to take on financial planning on their own, so why not partner with financial specialists who know and understand the […]
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