Six tax tactics to deploy before financial year-end

With the end of the tax year a fortnight away, it may seem too late to think about making your finances more tax efficient. But there’s still time to employ some effective tax tactics, says Jason Hollands, managing director at investing platform Bestinvest

With a five-year freeze to many allowances announced at the last Spring Budget, it’s important that households use their tax exemptions efficiently and comprehensively.

Here we look at six steps you can still implement before 5 April which will help to reduce tax liability and protect wealth.

1. Use your annual pensions allowances

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