Inheritance Tax
The latest news, updates and opinions on Inheritance Tax from the expert team here at MoneyWeek
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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.
By Laura Miller Last updated
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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.
By Marc Shoffman Published
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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.
By Laura Miller Last updated
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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?
By Laura Miller Published
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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.
By Laura Miller Published
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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?
By Sam Walker Last updated
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Rush to take pension lump sum early hits five year high over inheritance tax fearsThousands more 55 year olds took billions more from their pensions as soon as they could last year before the retirement pots become subject to inheritance tax from next April. We look at what to consider if you are cashing in.
By Laura Miller Published
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Government refuses to give families more time to pay inheritance tax on pensionsCalls to double the amount of time families have to pay inheritance tax when pensions are included from next April have been rejected by the government
By Laura Miller Last updated
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Should you take out life insurance to avoid inheritance tax?People are taking out life insurance to avoid inheritance tax bills in the future. Does that make sense?
By David Prosser Published
