Inheritance Tax
The latest news, updates and opinions on Inheritance Tax from the expert team here at MoneyWeek
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What is a trust – and should you use it to avoid inheritance tax?
Trusts are surging in popularity as a way to avoid inheritance tax, according to financial advisers on the frontline of estate planning. We look at what trusts are and if they are right for you.
By Laura Miller Published
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Inheritance tax refunds: how to claim money back if asset prices fall
Families make 18,000 reclaims for overpaid inheritance tax in three years, often due to a decline in property prices. We explain how to claim an IHT refund
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Little-known way inheritance tax pension raid could put thousands of businesses at risk – ‘issue is flying under the radar’
Changes to inheritance tax rules could wipe out 15,000 businesses where owners put their premises in their pension, experts have warned
By Laura Miller Published
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Top 3 reasons families fight over inheritance – and how to avoid disputes
Delays in the probate process mean more cases are hitting the courts, with family tensions fizzing over as they wait for a resolution to inheritances
By Laura Miller Published
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‘Inheritance tax insurance’ enquiries are soaring – but is it worth it?
Premiums for whole of life insurance can run to £5,000 a month to cover a £300,000 inheritance tax bill, with policies costing more the older you take them out.
By Laura Miller Published
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Brits could use ‘highly effective’ estate planning tool to cut inheritance tax rate by 10%
Inheritance tax policy changes are prompting a surge in individuals overhauling their plans for their estate, say professional advisers
By Laura Miller Published
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Inheritance tax pension rule could make six times more over 55s liable – how investing in onshore bonds can help
Financial advisers have switched to recommending onshore bonds to help clients avoid inheritance tax and pass on wealth
By Laura Miller Published
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Inheritance tax receipts rise by 7% – how to cut your bill
Rising house prices and frozen tax thresholds continue to push inheritance tax bills up and receipts are only likely to rise further
By Marc Shoffman Published
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‘Reeves’s inheritance tax policy is causing sheer terror for our family business’
Thousands of families fear they’ll have no option but to look at selling their firms in a fire sale to pay inheritance tax bills, due to Rachel Reeves’s changes to business property relief
By Laura Miller Published