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Inheritance tax scam warning – how to protect your pension pots ahead of 2027 rule changePensions will be included in estates for inheritance tax purposes from 2027 – but experts warn that savers should be wary of too-good-to-be-true avoidance schemes
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Pension inheritance tax paperwork nightmare – how to prepare to avoid penaltiesPensions will be included in inheritance tax calculations from April 2027 and your executors will have to shoulder the burden of finding all your unused pots. Here’s what you need to know.
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The £1m inheritance tax-free allowance illusion – why many couples don’t get itThe maximum amount a couple can pass on free of inheritance tax is £1 million in assets – but the reality is often very different. We look at why the £1 million inheritance tax-free allowance might be less than you think.
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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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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?
