Inheritance Tax
The latest news, updates and opinions on Inheritance Tax from the expert team here at MoneyWeek
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Eight ways to reduce your inheritance tax bill
The government has collected a record amount of inheritance tax in recent years – but these steps could help you cut your bill
By Katie Williams Last updated
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Farmer fury – why are rural groups protesting against Autumn Budget inheritance tax changes?
Farmers are protesting against restrictions on agricultural property relief – here is how the changes affect rural communities and land investors
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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Inheritance tax receipts jump 11% even before Autumn Budget overhaul
Official figures show inheritance tax receipts are rising even before the chancellor’s changes to reliefs
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Inheritance tax: will you pay more after the Autumn Budget?
The government is already collecting a record amount of inheritance tax. Will changes in the Autumn Budget send death duties even higher?
By Katie Williams Last updated
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Pensions face “double tax” due to inheritance tax change - what are your options?
The chancellor’s Budget announcement that pensions will be liable for inheritance tax from April 2027 will have big implications for many people’s retirement plans. We look at what to do now to avoid a huge tax bill
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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What is inheritance tax (IHT)?
What is inheritance tax (IHT) and why are more families falling into the tax trap? What is IHT and who has to pay it?
By Harriet Meyer Last updated
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James Halstead drives profits: should you buy?
James Halstead will rebound from a weak patch, while tax changes would be a buying opportunity
By Jamie Ward Published
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Autumn Budget 2024: Pensions and Aim shares to be taxed in IHT crackdown
The chancellor has announced that pension pots will be liable for inheritance tax from 2027, while Aim shares will be hit a year earlier. Critics call the measures a “blow for savers”
By Ruth Emery Published
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Seven ways the Budget could hike inheritance tax or capital gains tax at death
Chancellor Rachel Reeves could target death taxes by raising IHT and/or levying CGT on inheritances. We look at some potential moves in the Autumn Budget
By Ruth Emery Last updated