5th April is the end of the tax year.  Now is the time to get around to using those tax allowances, before you lose them – e.g. 

Gift Allowance – £3,000 

Capital Gains – £12,000 

Pension Contributions  

• £3,600 for anyone 
• £40,000 for those earning less than £150,000 

Employee benefits 

• £300 – trivial benefits for Directors and their household 
• £150 – annual staff functions 

Savings 

• Interest – £1000 for basic rate taxpayers, £500 for higher rate taxpayers 
• ISA – £20,000 
• Lifetime ISA – £4,000