{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/63d6635d45284700118ac9cf/66310733224e900013bf5673?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"CSI: getting to the bottom of top slicing relief","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/63d6635d45284700118ac9cf/1714489319920-f30aa4689967223ce207a175c4108b03.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>It’s no secret that top slicing relief offers a powerful method of reducing tax liability by spreading bond gains across each year of the lifetime of the bond.&nbsp;</p><p>But no matter how experienced a paraplanner you may be, working out the best way to make use of the relief, and getting the top slicing calculations right, can be tricky.</p><p>That’s why we think this case study investigation (CSI) on top slicing will be right up your street.</p><p>In this 45-minute special on top slicing, <a href=\"https://utmostinternational.com/wealth-solutions/about-utmost-wealth-solutions/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Utmost International’s</a> technical sales manager, Steve Sayer, joins <a href=\"https://theparaplanners.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Paraplanners’</a> Richard Allum, to pick his way through a case study featuring fictional client, David.&nbsp;</p><p>Designed to give you the chance to consider the financial planning opportunities from all sorts of angles, this CSI will help you:</p><ul><li>understand how top slicing relief works and when it can be applied;</li><li>calculate top slicing relief as accurately and tax efficiently as you can;</li><li>work out strategies to assign bond segments to spouses or beneficiaries to reduce tax liabilities;</li><li>understand how pension contributions can be used to save tax and maximise relief; and</li><li>navigate how bond gains, personal allowances, and other sources of income work together</li></ul><p>Whether you’re new to top slicing relief or are a seasoned pro, it never hurts to top up your knowledge and know how – especially when it can make such a big difference to a client’s financial plan.</p><p><br></p><h4>Useful links</h4><p>Download the slides referred to in this case study investigation. Just listen out for the bell to follow along.</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://paraplannersassembly.co.uk/app/uploads/2024/04/CSI-getting-to-the-bottom-of-top-slicing.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Slides: Case Study Investigation - more top slicing relief</a> (opens PDF)</p><p><a href=\"https://bit.ly/4blvg4N\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">CPD: take the quiz and receive a certificate by email</a></p><p><a href=\"https://utmostinternational.com/wealth-solutions/our-wealth-solutions/united-kingdom/utech/webinars/paraplanner-assembly-events/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Utmost x Paraplanners' Assembly: all our previous deep dives</a></p><p><a href=\"https://utmostinternational.com/wealth-solutions/our-wealth-solutions/united-kingdom/utech/webinars/utmost-technical-academy-webinar-series/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Utmost Technical Academy webinar series</a></p>","author_name":"Paraplanners' Assembly"}