IHT receipts continue their ascent
Inheritance Tax receipts surged to £6.3bn in 2024, up 11% on the previous year, with further rises expected. Find out what this means for your estate and how to protect your loved ones.
Inheritance Tax receipts at record levels
Figures released by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) show that inheritance tax receipts have hit record levels while new data shows it's hunting down thousands of families that have not paid the correct liability on inherited estates.
Good To know – IHT Share Loss Relief
In challenging market conditions, it’s likely that some bereft individuals will be inheriting investments that have fallen in value...
In The News: IHT, Pensions & Retirement
We discuss the latest news on Inheritance Tax, Pensions and Retirement...
Muddy Waters Swirl Around IHT
In late July 2021, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) published its annual statistics on Inheritance Tax (IHT). Here's what it said...
Are you paying unnecessary tax?
6 out of 7 bereaved partners could be paying unnecessary tax. Learn more...
Inheritance Tax Advice: Where are we now?
In the 2016–17 tax year, HMRC raised a hefty £4.84bn in IHT, brought about largely by rising property prices that are seeing more and more families drawn inexorably into the tax net, despite doing nothing more than owning their own home.
How to reduce your liability to inheritance tax
Planning matters... There are several ways in which you can reduce your potential liability to IHT.
Inheritance tax changes you need to know about
New inheritance tax changes that families need to be aware of so that they can plan their wealth effectively for the future.
Inheriting an ISA Allowance from your Spouse
Under changes in the new rules, you can inherit an Individual Savings Account (ISA) from your spouse and retain the tax benefits...