Many people delay creating or updating their Wills. We are unsure why, but we mortals do not like discussing our own mortality. We encounter this situation often. But maybe now is the time to make a new will or review an old one. It’s really important that you review your Will regularly because certain personal circumstances […]
Tag Archives: inheritance tax
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Apr
Apr
In recent years, the allowances for Inheritance Tax (IHT) have remained stagnant. Consequently, an increasing number of individuals are now liable to pay this tax, which is commonly known as the “death tax”. To mitigate this tax, gifting for Inheritance Tax has become more prevalent. If you are not familiar with how IHT works, here’s […]
HM Revenue & Customs, Personal Tax, Tax Tips
Managing Inheritance Tax – What if you can’t afford to pay the tax
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Jun
Jun
In our previous blog managing Inheritance Tax (IHT) we looked at how IHT works and what steps you can take to minimise your liability. However, if you look at the latest government data, it shows the number of people paying IHT is rising year on year. Last year some 41,000 people were liable to IHT […]
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Apr
Apr
Like many other taxes, inheritance tax (IHT) allowances have been frozen over the last few years. This means that more people are now paying IHT. Recent data from HMRC has revealed that IHT collected between April 2022 and February 2023 totalled £6.4bn, this is £900m higher than the same period last year. So, what can you […]