Andrzej Pawlaczyk

Could you be more financially savvy this tax year?

March, and spring more generally, is often a time for fresh starts. And now your tax allowances are getting one too. The new tax year begins on 6 April, giving you time to plan how you’ll use all those new allowances to your advantage.

Take your ISA allowance. It can be tempting to leave it until the last minute to use it up. But, if you’re able to pay into it at the beginning of the year, you’re potentially getting a whole extra 12 months of time for your savings to grow.

A review right at the start of the tax year, or just before it, can also help us spot if there are any tax incentives you could use throughout the year.

You might be surprised just how many people don’t do this - and miss out on money that’s rightfully theirs. These tax incentives can be things like increasing your pension contributions or charitable giving to help offset your income tax.

I can also draw up a cashflow model to bring this to life. The model allows us to explore and compare different strategies and scenarios, so you can see the difference it will make to your long-term finances and goals.

If you want to find out more about the savvy financial strategies I could help you with this tax year, feel free to get in touch.

Tax treatment varies according to individual circumstances and is subject to change.

Stocks and Shares ISAs invest in corporate bonds, stocks and shares and other assets that fluctuate in value.

Tax Planning is not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Approver Quilter Financial Services Limited & Quilter Mortgage Planning Limited. November 2025.

Money is rarely just about numbers - it’s often about life’s most important decisions. My role is to help make those choices clearer, calmer, and more confident for you. Good financial planning starts with understanding the person behind the numbers. I take time to listen and explore what matters most to you - your values, motivations, and relationship with money. This helps you gain clarity and feel more in control of the decisions that shape your future.

I guide clients through milestones that matter most, as well as more complex transitions such as divorce, inheritance planning, and other significant life changes, helping them navigate uncertainty with empathy and care. Every plan we build together is practical, flexible, and tailored to your unique needs - helping your money work for the life you want and giving you peace of mind for the future.

When I’m not planning for the future, I’m co-parenting my two brilliant kids, flying gliders, riding motorcycles, or tackling a marathon (once was enough, thanks!). I meditate too - mostly to survive raising a teenager.