Inheritance tax

The changing political climate, particularly in the US, has put the idea of wealth taxes back on the agenda. But does this make economic sense?

Our system of inheritance tax is needlessly complicated, says Merryn Somerset Webb. Here, she outlines one way in which the well-off could save over £…

Inheritance tax – Britain’s most detested tax – is set for an overhaul.

Our probable new prime minister wants to scrap the levy on sugary drinks introduced by some of his predecessors. Would that be a good move?

Why not abolish inheritance tax and replace it with a gift tax on the recipients of unearned cash – wherever it comes from?

Your pension can be a valuable part of inheritance-tax planning, says David Prosser.

A landmark court case could bring certain pensions under the inheritance tax umbrella.

Make sure you’re up to date on the responsibilities that come with being an executor before you agree to take on the role.

It is possible to pass on a lot of money to your heirs and pay no inheritance tax. But the plan has some rather large flaws, says Merryn Somerset Webb…

We should abolish inheritance tax, says Merryn Somerset Webb, and replace it with a gift tax, paid at the recipient’s tax rate.

HMRC doesn’t make paying an inheritance-tax bill easy, says Ruth Jackson. Make sure you know how the process works.

Private pensions can be a good way of sheltering assets from inheritance tax. David Prosser explains.

Investing in companies that qualify for business property relief can reduce costs when your estate is passed on. Richard Beddard selects seven of the …

The dramatic rise in probate fees is a sneaky way for the government to tax residential property, says Merryn Somerset Webb.

One alternative to equity release is to gift your home to your children. But beware, says David Prosser – there are several pitfalls.

Your estate might be rather smaller than the Duke of Westminster's, but there are ways you can reduce your inheritance tax bill too. David Prosser exp…

When the Duke of Westminster died recently, he left behind a vast estate – much of it exempt from inheritance tax. How so? Simon Wilson explains.