3 essential factors to consider if you plan to gift wealth to avoid Inheritance Tax
Figures suggest more people are gifting assets to loved ones to reduce a potential Inheritance Tax bill. However, while it…
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Market volatility means thousands of families may have overpaid Inheritance Tax
The way Inheritance Tax is calculated could mean some families have overpaid. Falling property prices could mean more people also…
1 in 40 homes is now worth more than £1 million and it could affect Inheritance Tax liability
If you’re preparing to take out a mortgage, working with a mortgage broker can be valuable. As well as helping…
Here’s why your pension could reduce your estate’s Inheritance Tax liability
If you’re preparing to take out a mortgage, working with a mortgage broker can be valuable. As well as helping…
5 crucial things you need to consider when reviewing your estate plan
If you have an estate plan, you shouldn’t simply forget about it. Instead, regular reviews can help ensure it continues…
How a life insurance policy could help you preserve an inheritance for loved ones
If your estate could be liable for Inheritance Tax, taking out an appropriate life insurance policy could help your loved…
How well do you understand inheritance tax?
Only one in four respondents to an HMRC survey completely understood how the inheritance tax (IHT) system could work for…
Inheritance tax reductions ahead of potential reform
Future increases to the residence nil rate band might be in question, thanks to the OTS review of inheritance tax.…
Record inheritance tax revenues ahead of simplification review
As inheritance tax (IHT) receipts hit a record for the Treasury, is it time to review your estate planning ahead…
Couples can save an extra £20k in inheritance tax from April
Couples could now save an extra £20,000 of inheritance tax (IHT), as the residence nil rate band (RNRB) increased in…
Inheritance tax receipts hit a new high according to HMRC
Inheritance tax (IHT) is raising more than ever according to HM Revenue & Customs. How much do you want to…
The changes to Probate fees are an election casualty few will mourn.
The changes to Probate fees are an election casualty few will mourn. The snap General Election has put a stop…
The £1,000,000 Inheritance Tax Exemption
The Chancellor, Mr Osborne, has made good his manifesto commitment to ease the burden of Inheritance Tax, but his approach…
Get Ready for the Second Budget of the Year
Last month’s unexpected election result has been followed by the more anticipated announcement of a second 2015 Budget. Quite what…