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Inheritance tax pension reforms will delay payments to grieving families and the taxman
The government is pressing ahead with plans to charge inheritance tax on pensions but there are warnings that it will be harder for executors to administer an estate and pay HMRC
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Inheritance tax receipts surge by £100m as loved ones pay up
Inheritance tax receipts have jumped again, with HMRC raking in £4.4 billion between April and September – £100 million more than the same period a year ago
By Laura Miller Last updated
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Are the rich leaving the UK due to high taxes? Where the wealthy are going
Feature Record numbers of millionaires are fleeing the UK as other countries such as Greece become more tax-friendly. We reveal the top destinations for migrating millionaires
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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Are venture-capital trusts worth investing in?
Venture-capital trusts are a tax-efficient way to invest in early-stage companies. But are they worth the risk?
By David Prosser Published
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Will taxes rise further in the 2025 Autumn Budget?
Tax hikes in the Autumn Budget are likely, but questions remain over what Rachel Reeves is able to target
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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Can Rachel Reeves save the City?
Opinion Chancellor Rachel Reeves is mulling a tax cut, which would be welcome – but it’s nowhere near enough, says Matthew Lynn
By Matthew Lynn 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