When someone passes away, and leaves their belongings to others, an inheritance tax may apply. In a nutshell, inheritance tax is typically paid by the heirs or beneficiaries who receive the assets, as ...

Consensus estimates predict a surge in the number of people liable to pay IHT due to the extension of the band freeze, with as many as 5,000 families a year now likely to be liable for the charge.

An inheritance can add to your finances, but taxes may reduce the amount that reaches you. Some states tax beneficiaries directly, while separate estate taxes may apply before assets are distributed.

“Firstly, it’s a very blunt tool, levelled at a rate of 40 per cent at almost all assets above the nil rate band, and can also be used retrospectively on gifts already given by the deceased if the ...

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Inheritance tax is a deeply unpopular levy charged on your estate when you die – but there are some tax-free allowances that can reduce what you owe up to a certain threshold. While the main allowance ...

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Today, we come to one of the most potentially useful inheritance tax planning tools – the humble pension. Most people know that private pensions are highly tax efficient. But their inheritance tax ...

Tax and estate planning is always a year-end ritual, but this time the stakes are higher. A sweeping federal overhaul, new exemption levels and shifting deduction rules mean that moves you make in the ...

Inheritance tax rules could get even tighter in the coming months as chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly planning a crackdown on the value of financial gifts individuals can make during their ...