What is inheritance tax? Inheritance tax is levied on the value of the estate of a person when they die. The value of the estate will include property, investments, cash,...
What is inheritance tax and how does it work? In the UK there has been some form of inheritance tax (formerly known as death duty tax) as far back as...
Inheritance tax (IHT) is one of the most controversial taxes. People often question why HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) takes money from the hard-earned funds in someone’s estate after they...
Finding out if you are subject to inheritance tax (IHT) and how much you may have to pay can be confusing, especially as it differs depending on how much your...
This is a popular question and often causes confusion. So I thought I'd lay out a brief explanation of how inheritance tax (IHT) taper relief works. But first I suggest...
The end of the financial tax year is fast approaching (5th April) and time is almost up to complete those tax year sensitive tasks. The end of tax year obviously is...
Which? provides online Will writing and Power of Attorney services to residents in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. In this article, we take an in-depth look at the wills...
10 ways to avoid inheritance tax When you die you may want your estate to pass on to your children but having to pay inheritance tax (IHT) may reduce the...
In this independent Farewill review I look at the services they offer, how much Farewill costs, its pros and cons and how it compares to other similar services. I recommend...
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