When the Duke of Westminster died recently, he left behind a vast estate – much of it exempt from inheritance tax. How so? Simon Wilson explains.

You may not think there is much to laugh about when it comes to taxation, says Dominic Frisby. But there’s certainly lots to talk about.

Natalie Stanton explains how you can manage your finances later in life to ensure your family isn’t charged more than necessary when you die.

Merryn Somerset Webb runs through some of the perfectly legal ways to make sure your estate doesn’t pay too much inheritance tax.

Hundreds of thousands of buy-to-let landlords may soon have to pay up to £5,000 to upgrade the energy efficiency of their properties. Sarah Moore reports.

Hold companies that qualify for Business Property Relief for two years, and your investment is 100% IHT-free. Analyst and private investor Richard Beddard recommends five of the best.

In March’s Budget, George Osborne announced the introduction of two new £1,000 tax-free allowances for “micro-entrepreneurs”.

Inheritance tax is unfair and full of loopholes, says Merryn Somerset Webb. We should replace it with a gift tax.

High-profile calls to make everyone’s tax return public knowledge are a mistake, says Matthew Lynn. We will miss tax privacy once it’s gone.

Play your cards right and you may never have to pay a penny of tax on any of your investments. Merryn Somerset Webb looks at tax wrappers.