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Do you face ‘double whammy’ inheritance tax blow? How to lessen the impact
Frozen tax thresholds and pensions falling within the scope of inheritance tax will drag thousands more estates into losing their residence nil-rate band, analysis suggests
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Inheritance fights are on the rise – here’s why and what to do if it happens to you
Families are increasingly disputing inheritances, as age-related and economic factors force a tussle over the last will and testament of loved ones. What should you do if you find yourself in the middle of a fight over money?
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How to avoid the savings interest tax trap
Millions of savers are being urged to look at ways to shelter their cash from the taxman as the tax burden on savings escalates
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An experienced investor’s end of tax year checklist
The clock is ticking down before the end of the 2025/26 tax year, when any tax-free savings and investment allowances are lost. For experienced investors, though, the deadline for some tax-saving schemes is even earlier.
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13 ways to get a tax-free income every year
Millions more people are paying income tax as a result of frozen thresholds. But there are still more than a dozen ways to generate an income legally without handing over any of it to HMRC.
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More than 200,000 landlords and sole traders ‘face up to 10%’ cost hike as Making Tax Digital looms
Around 212,500 UK businesses face potentially ‘tens of millions’ in extra accountancy costs under the government’s incoming Making Tax Digital initiative, experts have warned
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Inheritance tax investigations chase 14,000 bereaved families for underpayment
HMRC investigated a third more families over inheritance tax bills in the three years to April 2025 following a government crackdown on underpayments.
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Inheritance tax receipts rise to £7.1 billion as more families pay up
Inheritance tax receipts look set to hit another record high for Treasury this financial year
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How to navigate the inheritance tax paperwork maze in nine clear steps
Families who cope best with inheritance tax (IHT) paperwork are those who plan ahead, say experts. We look at all documents you need to gather, regardless of whether you have an IHT bill to pay.
