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A Sideways Life: The honest guide to living & working abroad
A Sideways Life: The honest guide to living & working abroad
Meet your hosts, Al & Leanne Elliott, a husband and wife team who’ve been travelling full time since 2017. After visiting 43 different countries and 159 towns and cities, it’s safe to say they’ve heard plenty of juicy stories of people who live life on their terms (we call it ’Living sideways’). QUICK NOTE: This podcast was formerly called ’Thravellers’ but the pandemic taught us that travel is not the only way to live life differently - hence the name change! So join us for weekly episodes ...
*NEW EPISODES COMING THIS SUMMER* This is a show for anyone who’s ever considered, or even just daydreamed about, working in another country. Host Dylan Thuras, founder of Atlas Obscura, walks you through everything you’ll need to know to make the leap. Throughout, he’ll be joined by a range of guests with international experience, including Harvard Professor Tsedal Neeley; Duolingo’s Bozena Pajak; the head of Instagram Japan, Ian Spalter; acclaimed chef Rosio Sanchez and more. Presented by ...
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Using A Family Trust To Save Inheritance Tax & Probate Fees
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➙ Read the blog https://proactpartnership.com/proact-blog➙ Follow me on Twitter https://twitter.com/proactsamsays➙ Join the Telegram Channel https://t.me/livingandworkingabroad➙ View all my social's https://linktr.ee/proactpartnership🗓 Schedule a free review https://proactpartnership.com/free-review⚡️Become a retained client https://www.proactpartn…
➙ Read the blog https://proactpartnership.com/proact-blog➙ Follow me on Twitter https://twitter.com/proactsamsays➙ Join the Telegram Channel https://t.me/livingandworkingabroad➙ View all my social's https://linktr.ee/proactpartnership🗓 Schedule a free review https://proactpartnership.com/free-review⚡️Become a retained client https://www.proactpartn…
➙ Read the blog https://proactpartnership.com/proact-blog➙ Follow me on Twitter https://twitter.com/proactsamsays➙ Join the Telegram Channel https://t.me/livingandworkingabroad➙ View all my social's https://linktr.ee/proactpartnership🗓 Schedule a free review https://proactpartnership.com/free-review⚡️Become a retained client https://www.proactpartn…
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Due Dates For Cyprus Tax Payments In 2022
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➙ Read the blog https://proactpartnership.com/blog/due-dates-for-cyprus-tax-payments-in-2022➙ View all my social's https://linktr.ee/proactpartnership🗓 Schedule a free review https://proactpartnership.com/free-review⚡️Become a retained client https://www.proactpartnership.co.uk/retained-client-service⚡️Get the annual tax return service from ProACT …
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How Expats Pay New Cyprus Health Tax On Worldwide Income
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ProACT Sam Seeks to clarify how Cyprus expats not paying health tax at source need to settle the new bill.2022 brings how the new Cyprus Tax rules and requirements where all expats must declare and pay health tax on worldwide income, rentals, dividends, interest and royalties.New Returns, New taxes to pay... find out how you are affected.➙ Read the…
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Do I Need To Submit A UK Tax Return If I'm Non-Resident?
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➙ Read the blog https://proactpartnership.com/blog/do-i-need-to-submit-a-uk-tax-return-if-im-non-resident➙ Follow me on Twitter https://twitter.com/proactsamsays➙ Join the Telegram Channel https://t.me/livingandworkingabroad➙ View all my social's https://linktr.ee/proactpartnership🗓 Schedule a free review https://proactpartnership.com/free-review⚡️…
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74: Living & working abroad in Split, Croatia - Everything we know so far
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In this episode, we talk about our last 7 weeks where we've been living and working in Split, Croatia. We talk about the areas we liked (and those we didn't), the general cost of things (including rent), and Lea brings back the Factoids segment with some facts about Split. NOTE: This is following our new format of podcast episodes that are either a…
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How To Be Non-Tax Resident To The UK This Year
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In this Wednesday Webinar (view future streams) I looked at ways to make the most of the UK while obtaining or maintaining your non-resident tax status.Watch the podcast https://proactpartnership.com/blog/how-to-be-non-tax-resident-to-the-uk-this-yearAv ProACT Sam
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What Is Required In A Cyprus Annual Tax Return For Expats?
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Cyprus tax returns have many layers that can complicate a return requirement for expats in Cyprus or investing in Cyprus property or business?Have you ever wondered if you need to do a tax return?Do you know what your legal requirements are to declare income and that tax as an expat in Cyprus?Do you have to be asked or do you volunteer the informat…
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73: Living abroad as a couple (without stabbing them in their sleep)
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In this episode, we reflect on how we've lived & worked together as a couple for almost 10 years, without having (too many) arguments. We outline the 7 principles and hacks that ensure we stay sane and happy. NOTE: This is following our new format of podcast episodes that are either about: WHY you want to live & work abroad (last week) HOW to live …
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72: The mindset you need to live & work abroad
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In this episode we talk to the amazing Mayaan & Gal from Smoozitive who specialise in helping people take that first scary step from comfortable home-life to a strange, exciting and brand new world as a Nomad or Ex-pat. Join as we talk about belonging, making friends, reverse ex-patting (where you go back to your home country) and the 'Fire Game' (…
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What Requires An Annual Tax Return For Expats?
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Have you ever wondered if you need to do a tax return? Do you know what your legal requirements are to declare income and pay tax as an expat?Do you have to be asked or do you volunteer the information?In this weeks Wednesday Webinar ProACT Sam focuses on the instances when expats are required, or should volunteer the information, to declare UK inc…
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Should Expats Own UK Property Through A Company?
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All UK property has a capital gains tax liability. Should an expat have that as a personal liability or a corporation tax liability? In this podcast I discuss how owning a UK property through a company can save you tax.➙ Read the blog https://proactpartnership.com/proact-blog➙ Follow me on Twitter https://twitter.com/proactsamsays➙ Join the Telegra…
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71: Why you needs ’boots on the ground’ before committing to a rental property
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We've recently fucked up a bit. We normally do quite a bit of research on the area we're going to live before committing to a longer (3 weeks or more) rental, but this time we did not, and it's bitten us in the arse (quite literally for our poor dog peanut who was attacked this week by another neighbourhood dog). So, in this episode, we give you th…
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Property Rental Tax In The UK For Expats
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Property Rental income arising in the UK is taxable in the UK so expats have tax to manage. To save tax using allowances and family ownership expats can take action. A return is still due noting all UK property agents submit property rental income to the taxman, which means that HMRC will know about your income whether you tell them or not.Read the…
In this episode, we reveal our brand new roadmap for anyone wanting to live and work abroad. In addition, we actually go through the 9 questions ourselves. You see, last week we left our lovely house in Istria, and are spending the final 5 weeks of our visa in Split (Croatia), before heading off to test Portugal as a potential place to live. So you…
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Where Is My Income, Dividends Or Gains Taxed & What Returns Are Needed?
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➙ Read / watch the podcast https://proactpartnership.com/blog/where-is-my-income-dividends-or-gains-taxed-what-returns-are-needed➙ Follow me on Twitter https://twitter.com/proactsamsays➙ Join the Telegram Channel https://t.me/livingandworkingabroad➙ View all my social's https://linktr.ee/proactpartnership🗓 Schedule a free review https://proactpartn…
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What Types Of Income Are Moveable & Immovable?
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❓What is moveable & immovable income?⚡️MOVEABLE INCOME• Income (Self employment, pensions etc)• Dividends• Interest• Royalties⚡️IMMOVABLE INCOME • Gains (property, business sales etc)• Rental income• Inheritance➙ Read the blog https://proactpartnership.com/proact-blog➙ Follow me on Twitter https://twitter.com/proactsamsays➙ Join the Telegram Channe…
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How Matalan Founder John Hargreaves Tried & Failed To Avoid £135m Of Tax
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The founder of Matalan John Hargreaves faces a tax bill of up to £135 million after failing to argue against HMRC that he was non-resident.Read the blog proactpartnership.com/blog/how-matalan-founder-john-hargreaves-tried-failed-to-avoid-135m-of-tax➙ Follow me on Twitter https://twitter.com/proactsamsays➙ Join the Telegram Channel https://t.me/livi…
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Using Split Year Rules To Save Tax When Relocating Abroad
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ProACT Sam examines how expats relocating overseas can tax advantage of split year rules as a one off opportunity to use personal allowances to maximise tax savings.Av ProACT Sam
What is split year tax treatment? How can that benefit you when relocating abroad?Read the blog and watch https://proactpartnership.com/blog/what-is-split-year-treatmentAv ProACT Sam
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Timing Expat Income Dividends & Gains Over The Year
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Some countries have different tax years which can be used by expats to maximise allowances and minimise taxes.Read the blog https://proactpartnership.com/blog/webinar-timing-expat-income-dividends-gains-over-the-yearAv ProACT Sam
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69: WTF? We ran away from home (and this is what we learnt...)
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You might have noticed that we've been missing for 3 weeks... That's 'cos we went away for 4 days and ended up staying away for almost 4 weeks. In this episode, we look at why we ran away, what we learnt and how this could be useful if you're considering living and working abroad. --- Get in touch on Instagram (@asidewayslife) or email asidewayslif…
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Avoiding Inheritance & Capital Gains Tax Gifting To Family
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In this webinar we discussed how to avoid inheritance & capital gains tax.Read the blog https://proactpartnership.com/blog/avoiding-inheritance-capital-gains-tax-gifting-to-familyAv ProACT Sam
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How To Avoid Inheritance Tax On Properties, Business Sales, Investments & Crypto
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Read the blog https://proactpartnership.com/blog/how-to-avoid-inheritance-tax-on-properties-business-sales-investments-cryptoAv ProACT Sam
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[Webinar] Capital Gains Tax Becomes Inheritance Tax If You Donât Plan Ahead
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Capital gains tax (CGT) is due when you sell an asset such as a property, shares or cryptocurrency. However, if you die then CGT becomes inheritance tax which means that your family will pay up to 40% tax.By taking the right steps and planning ahead you can reduce this liability all the way to 0%.Read the blog https://proactpartnership.com/blog/web…
Welcome to the shitshow. Listen as we try (and fail) to record an episode on the road, using nothing more than Al’s iPhone and Leanne ‘singing’ our theme tune. Yep, it’s exactly as you’re imagining.Av A Sideways Life: The honest guide to living & working abroad
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[Webinar] Why Making A Will To Avoid Inheritance Tax Works
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In the stream we'll be looking at how making a will can help you avoid inheritance tax.Read the blog https://proactpartnership.com/blog/webinar-why-making-a-will-to-avoid-inheritance-tax-worksAv ProACT Sam
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[Webinar] Avoiding Inheritance Tax In The UK
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Your last tax return is due when you die - your inheritance tax return.This is the return that ends HMRC’s lifelong interest in you by paying them up to 40% in inheritance tax.40% that could be going to your family instead.Read the blog https://proactpartnership.com/blog/webinar-avoiding-inheritance-tax-in-the-uk…
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67: (Part 3 of 3) Want to live & work abroad in 2022? Today we look at WHERE to live...
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This episode is the final part of the 3 questions you MUST ask before living & working abroad. The three questions are: Episode 65: Why do you want to live and work abroad? (Released 2 weeks ago) Episode 66: How do you live and work abroad? (Released last week) Episode 67: Where in the world can you work and live abroad? (This one!) HINT: If you’ve…
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66: (Part 2 of 3) Want to live & work abroad in 2022? Today we look at how to make it happen...
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This episode is part 2 of 3 of the 3 questions you MUST ask before living & working abroad. The three questions are: Episode 65: Why do you want to live and work abroad? (Released last week) Episode 66: How do you live and work abroad? (This episode) Episode 67: Where in the world can you work and live abroad? (Coming next week) HINT: If you’ve not…
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[Webinar] Foreign Income Or Gains For UK Expats
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ProACT Sam discusses how relocating expats can avoid getting caught by full year worldwide tax in the UK.Read the blog at https://proactpartnership.com/blog/webinar-foreign-income-or-gains-for-uk-expatsAv ProACT Sam
ProACT Sam discusses the constraints place upon expats by their domicile and the impact on gains and income tax from crypto, investment, pensions, property and work.Av ProACT Sam
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[Webinar] Non-resident Tax for UK Expats
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In this weeks webinar I looked at non-residence for UK expats.How many days can you spend in the UK and remain non-resident? Find outAv ProACT Sam
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65: (Part 1 of 3) Want to live & work abroad in 2022? Real talk in this episode about WHY you want to do this...
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In this episode, we get really honest (and quite passionate) about planning a life where you live and work abroad. So today is part 1 of 3 of our series we've tentatively called, '50 Days To Freedom' which looks at the 3 questions you should ask (and in which order): The three questions are: Episode 65: Why do you want to live and work abroad? (Thi…
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64: Got the January Blues? Our guest Psychologist has the answer!
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I've literally never seen Leanne so excited! Today we have one of her heroes as a guest who's here to help us be more resilient as we face the inevitable highs and lows of 2022. Dr Audrey Tang is a leading Chartered Psychologist in well-being, resilience and positive psychology - she's also a coach, trainer, author AND a TikTok superstar who dishes…
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[Webinar] UK Property Sales & Capital Gains Tax Returns
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If you’re selling a UK property - or any asset such as crypto for that matter - while living & working abroad then you may be liable to capital gains tax in the UK.Watch this weeks webinar on UK property sales, how to minimise capital gains tax & submit your CGT tax return at https://proactpartnership.com/blog/webinar-uk-property-sales-capital-gain…
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💷 How UK expats can earn over £25’000 without paying income tax
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For help book a free review with ProACT Sam at https://proactpartnership.com/free-reviewAv ProACT Sam
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Mental Health in January -our next guest is a Psychologist!
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Let's face it, January is a bit shit for most of us. Cold weather, clothes that no longer fit, and the debauchery of Christmas is but a distant memory. So we're bringing on an amazing psychologist, author & speaker who will talk about how to manage your mental health, particularly when living or working abroad. Look out for the interview coming up …
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Pay 0% income tax on UK property rental income
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1️⃣ Become a Cyprus tax resident 🇨🇾 2️⃣ Pay yourself rental income as a dividend 3️⃣ Pay 0% tax 💰 Book a free review https://proactpartnership.com/free-reviewAv ProACT Sam
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[Webinar] UK Property Rental Taxes Income Tax
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Expats can invest in UK Property for Rental but the tax landscape is complex. In this week's webinar we examined UK Property Rental income gains and inheritance taxes. UK Property Rentals are now fall under close scrutiny of property rental agents with tax reporting responsibilities. This means that if you have UK rental income and live abroad, sub…
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63: Meet Alex, a professional footballer who’s represented England at both football & fishing (!)
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Meet Alex Haddow, a candidate for The Most Interesting Man in The World award. He's not only been a professional footballer but he's represented England in both football & fishing, played for a Canadian team, lectured at a UK university and set up a successful sports physio clinic in the Austrian Alps. Oh, and he's not even 40 yet*. I think you'll …
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Coming up: Professional footballer, professional fisherman and now physio to the stars in the Alps...
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What can we say about our upcoming guest? He's done it all, but he's also really humble and just about the most honest guest we've ever had. Look out for our new episode in 48 hours with the amazing, inspirational and above-all honest ex-pat, Alex Haddow.Av A Sideways Life: The honest guide to living & working abroad
It's the end of a tough year for most, and so we reflect on some of our favourite bits, in a bid to cheer us up!---Got a question? Want to get involved? Find us on Instagram @asidewayslifeAv A Sideways Life: The honest guide to living & working abroad
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[Webinar] Tax Planning Steps To Avoid Inheritance Taxes For Your Family
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There is one certainty in life, we are all going to die. We have all been through WWC - Coping With Corona with Covid seeing many loved ones die before expected. One truth we could face is that we will die and prepare for that.If we accept this expats can plan ahead to protect their family property and business wealth across border and down generat…
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61: Day 25 of Podmas - Merry Christmas Everyone! (’Merry Christmas Everyone‘)
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We fkin did it!!!! 25 episodes over 25 days - it's Christmas morning and we've already started on the sauce*. We just popped in to wish you all a Happy Christmas, and hope you're having a great day so far. We're off to eat duck and drink some special wine (Grimalda Red, a cuvee from the amazing Istrian winery, Matošević). Sretan Božić everyone! ---…
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60: Day 24 of Podmas -- Messages from ex-pats around the world
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In this episode, we asked some of our former guests to record a short voice note about what they were doing this Christmas, so you'll hear how other ex-pats celebrate Christmas across the world. --- Follow along with Podmas on Spotify by searching for 'A Sideways Christmas', or go to ASidewaysLife.com/Podmas, and, as ever, tell us if we're wrong, o…
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59: Day 23 of Podmas - The Christmas Quiz
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I bet we know what you're not thinking... "Why have the Sideways guys never done a quiz as an episode?" 'Cos the format doesn't really work, is the answer. But we still gave it a go. So grab a pen and a bit of paper and play along with us as we answer 7 questions posed by the Quiz Queen, Louise... --- Follow along with Podmas on Spotify by searchin…
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58: Day 22 of Podmas - Predictions for 2022 (‘A Spaceman Came Travelling‘)
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What do we think will happen to travel, and what will change for those who want to live & work abroad? Join us today as we give you 9 predictions for 2022. --- Follow along with Podmas on Spotify by searching for 'A Sideways Christmas', or go to ASidewaysLife.com/Podmas, and, as ever, tell us if we're wrong, or missed anything, on instagram: @aside…
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[Webinar] Planning To Save Capital Gains Tax
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I took a deep dive into how you can reduce your capital gains tax liability when you sell assets such as cryptocurrency, properties, businesses by taking steps ahead of the sale to protect yourself and your families wealth.You can also watch the webinar at https://youtu.be/5KyRBcB88VwAv ProACT Sam
