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What is the 67% inheritance tax trap on pensions – and can you avoid it?Your loved ones could find themselves paying an effective tax rate of 67% once pensions are brought into the inheritance tax net from April 2027. The concern has sparked more – and higher – withdrawals from pensions.
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HMRC cracks down on property valuations in inheritance tax returns – how to reduce risk of a disputeThousands more beneficiaries are being challenged on property valuations in inheritance tax returns. Here’s how you can do your best to avoid making any mistakes.
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Inheritance tax receipts hit record high in 2025/26 to £8.5 billionInheritance tax receipts have hit a new annual high in 2025/26, as more families fall into the death tax trap. How can you avoid leaving your family with a large tax bill?
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Can I avoid IHT by stuffing all my money into a pension?IHT Pensions offer families a way to avoid IHT when passing on wealth to loved ones after death, but that’s all set to change. We explain the rules.
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The regions facing the highest inheritance tax billsHere are the areas of the UK that are most likely to face an inheritance tax bill.
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What is the seven year inheritance tax rule and how does it help cut your bill?Families can lower their inheritance tax liability via the seven year rule. We explain how it works.
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New inheritance tax rules for businesses and farmers come into force – will your family be worse off?Business and agricultural property relief cuts took effect on 6 April, reducing the amount business owners and farmers can pass on free from inheritance tax. Who will be hit hardest?
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Probate cases taking nearly two years to be granted soar 131% – ways to cut the waitDelays to probate are on the rise with experts warning of worse to come once pensions are subject to inheritance tax rules from next April. But there are ways to help your loved ones now.
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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?
