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Gifts with reservation of benefit

Gifting assets can cut inheritance tax, but traps like “gifts with reservation of benefit” may undo the plan.

The majority of gifts made during a person’s lifetime are not subject to tax

Unused pension funds and IHT from April 2027

From 6 April 2027, new measures first announced in the Autumn Budget 2024 will come into force. These changes will bring most unused pension funds and death benefits into the scope of Inheritance Tax

Trusts And Income Tax

Trusts and Income Tax

Trustees must manage assets, follow tax rules, and register with HMRC where required.

A trust is a legal arrangement in which a trustee, either an individual or a company, is entrusted with managing

Who Can Claim The Iht Residence Nil Rate Band

Who can claim the IHT residence nil rate band

With the Residence Nil Rate Band (RNRB), families can pass on up to £1 million without IHT

The RNRB is an additional £175,000 Inheritance Tax (IHT) allowance that applies when a person’s main

Estate Valuation For Iht Purposes

Estate valuation for IHT purposes

Before probate begins, you must estimate the estate’s value to see if Inheritance Tax applies. This includes valuing the deceased person’s money, property and belongings in order to determine if

Iht Unused Pension Funds And Death Benefits Changes

IHT Unused Pension Funds and Death Benefits changes

It was confirmed with the publication of the draft Finance Bill 2025-26 that measures first announced in the Autumn Budget 2024 to bring most unused pension funds and death benefits into the scope of

Current Inheritance Tax Thresholds

Current Inheritance Tax thresholds

Married couples can pass on up to £1 million tax-free if they plan their estates carefully.

The Inheritance Tax (IHT) nil-rate band is currently £325,000. This means there is normally no IHT to pay

Double Tax Conventions And Iht

Double Tax Conventions and IHT

Double tax on estates can still hit families hard, even with treaties in place. When someone dies with ties to more than one country, their estate may face inheritance tax in both jurisdictions.

Inheritance Tax and CGT relief for national heritage assets 14909 category/inheritance-tax

Inheritance Tax and CGT relief for national heritage assets 14909 category/inheritance-tax