Inheritance Tax
The latest news, updates and opinions on Inheritance Tax from the expert team here at MoneyWeek
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Inheritance tax refunds: how to claim money back if asset prices fallIf you pay too much inheritance tax because the value of an inherited asset falls in price, you could be eligible for a refund.
By Sam Walker Last updated
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How writing a life insurance into trust can lower an inheritance tax bill – and why it should be structured correctlyMore families may be looking for ways to lower inheritance tax bills ahead of rule changes affecting most unused pensions from April 2027. Writing life insurance policies into trust is one such method.
By Sam Walker Last updated
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Should you withdraw pension to beat inheritance tax changes?Over-55s are taking their pensions at record rates to avoid loved ones potentially inheriting a 40% tax bill. Here are a few things to consider before you do.
By Laura Miller Published
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‘I’m a pensions and tax expert – watch out for six costly inheritance tax mistakes’More estates are forecast to be dragged into paying inheritance tax in years to come – if you’re one of them, there are some simple mistakes you’ll want to avoid.
By Sam Walker Published
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Should I give my property to my grandchildren before I die?Grandparents keen to help grandchildren onto the property ladder may consider gifting their own home before death. Here are inheritance tax rules to consider.
By Laura Miller Published
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The typical inheritance tax bill has jumped and more people will be affected – plan ahead nowRising house prices and frozen tax thresholds means the inheritance tax burden is set to grow – and it’ll surge further once pension pots are included in the net from April 2027. Thinking about inheritance planning has never been more important, says Jessica Sheldon.
By Jessica Sheldon Published
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How you could cut your inheritance tax bill and boost a loved one’s pension potFamilies will be looking at ways to reduce their estate when pensions fall into the scope of inheritance tax from April 2027.
By Sam Walker Published
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Probate fees: the ‘cost of dying’ has increased sharplyThe Ministry of Justice has hiked the probate application fee by 75% – but experts said the increase would leave people feeling ‘ripped off’.
By Sam Walker Last updated
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How can you avoid an inheritance tax 'minefield' if you remarry?With pensions set to attract inheritance tax (IHT) from April, some families will need to plan carefully to avoid unintended disinheritance
By Sam Shaw Published
