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Top 10 areas with the biggest inheritance tax bills – is your town on the list?
People in some of the wealthiest parts of London pay the most inheritance tax – but there are a few areas outside the capital where big bills are paid when a loved one dies
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Inheritance tax reform ‘largely protects family farms’ – what are the alternatives?
Independent analysis of the government’s inheritance tax reforms has found eight out of 10 farming estates will be able to pay their IHT bill without having to sell off parts of the farm
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Retirees warned not to make drastic changes to pensions as new inheritance tax rules loom
Some pension savers are increasing the amount they withdraw from their pots – but they risk running out of money, or being hit with high rates of income tax. We explain how to safely manage the upcoming inheritance tax change
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Cohabiting families could face £82,000 inheritance tax bill under new rules
Without the tax breaks of marriage, including pensions in inheritance tax calculations – even if the person who dies was too young to ever draw on it – could push many cohabiting couples into paying inheritance tax
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Nine ways to reduce your inheritance tax bill
The government has collected a record amount of inheritance tax in recent years – but these steps could help you cut your bill
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Inheritance tax to apply on pensions even if you die before age 55 – 'unbelievably unfair'
Pension savers who die before the minimum pension age will see their pots subject to inheritance tax, in addition to those above 55, the Treasury has confirmed. Experts warn this could put people off saving for retirement and “risks eroding trust in the pension system”
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Is Reeves planning an inheritance tax raid on lifetime gifts? How rules could change
Chancellor Rachel Reeves reportedly has inheritance tax in her sights again with potential changes to limit the gifts loved ones can make in a lifetime said to be being considered for the Autumn Budget
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Most Brits unaware onshore bonds can help beat inheritance tax – here’s how
A little-known perk of certain types of bonds can let your loved ones off the hook when it comes to inheritance tax – but two-thirds of people have never heard of them
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Inheritance tax mistake costs families £350m – are you making this simple error?
Life insurance can provide your loved ones with a vital safety net if the worst happens. But to avoid inheritance tax on the pay out, you must write the policy in trust
