Inheritance Tax
The latest news, updates and opinions on Inheritance Tax from the expert team here at MoneyWeek
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Low risk ways to cut your inheritance tax bill before a potential Budget crackdown
More tightening of the rules around inheritance tax – especially around gifting – could potentially be coming in the Budget. Making safe, smart use of the gifting allowances as they currently stand may be a good idea.
By Laura Miller Published
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Parents turn to Junior ISAs pre-Budget – how JISAs could reduce inheritance tax bills
Rumours of Budget tax hikes have spurred more parents to open Junior ISAs for their children and grandchildren, data suggests. How can they be used to reduce an inheritance tax bill?
By Daniel Hilton Published
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Inside a Budget: ex-Treasury minister reveals the chess game behind your tax rises
In an exclusive interview with MoneyWeek former government insider David Gauke says chancellor Rachel Reeves will ‘need to show the richest are making a big contribution’ in the upcoming Autumn Budget
By Laura Miller Published
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Pensions IHT reform: major changes needed says former minister
Experts are calling on the government to make the system for applying inheritance to pensions ‘more effective, efficient and humane’
By Dan McEvoy Published
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Family investment companies explained: how the ultra wealthy shield their money from the taxman
Wealthy families are increasingly turning to family investment companies to keep more of their money away from HMRC – but what are these arrangements and how do they work?
By Laura Miller Published
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‘My estate faces a £214,000 tax bill unless I get married’ - the perils of the inheritance tax pension reforms
The chancellor's plans to charge inheritance tax on unused pension wealth could be bad news for cohabiting couples
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Charitable giving and inheritance tax: 7 tips to avoid complications
Giving some of your estate away to charity can save your family thousands in inheritance tax. But common pitfalls could mean your chosen cause loses out and your loved ones are left with a complex nightmare to unravel. We look at how to do donations right.
By Laura Miller Published
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What is the 7 year inheritance tax rule and how does it help cut your bill?
Speculation is rife chancellor Rachel Reeves has plans to target inheritance tax once again in her upcoming Budget. But the 7 year inheritance tax rule can save you thousands - here’s how it works.
By Laura Miller Published
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Boom in under-18s pensions as families battle to beat inheritance tax crackdown
The number of children with pensions has jumped as grandparents and parents increase gifting to save their loved ones from inheritance tax bills
By Laura Miller Published
