Evangeline O’Keefe

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.

Having had a lifetime of bad events thrust upon me before I was 27 years old, I have first hand experience knowing that every financial situation is different, and each family has complex needs. However, with the right advice and support, ‘bad’ life events don’t have to turn your life upside-down. This is why I advocate so strongly for holistic and well-rounded advice for your whole family.

I work with my clients to ensure they feel financially secure as well as financially ambitious - it is my job to help you build wealth for yourself, your children, and even grandchildren without sacrificing on a lifestyle you have built and love. Whilst I work with detailed calculations, I like to focus on the personal impacts and stories behind the numbers when working with my clients so they can truly envision and build their dream life.

Sometimes it is hard to seek financial support if you feel you may be judged or not supported as well as you need. As your adviser I will always ensure that you feel heard and supported and that my advice meets all of your needs, no matter how weird or wonderful you may think they are.