Rachael Lynch

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.

I am a financial planner with a specialist interest in making financial services more accessible to investors of all ages.

I want more people to feel empowered by their finances, rather than confused by them. I believe strongly that a well-structured financial plan can support wider lifetime goals and ambitions, and I spend time getting to know clients before making any recommendations, in order to understand their aims and objectives.

With a strong focus on financial advice for women, I understand the financial gaps and life events that disproportionately affect women - from career breaks and caring responsibilities to juggling multiple roles and longer life expectancy. My advice is tailored to real life, not just spreadsheets.

I am also known for debunking financial myths and making complex topics easier to understand. Clients say they appreciate my ability to explain pensions, ISAs, investment portfolios, and protection planning in clear, simple language.

Away from my desk, I love spending time with my (rapidly growing) children and husband, writing fiction, and making endless attempts to return to running.