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30 April 2026

Using gifts, reliefs and exemptions to reduce your Inheritance Tax

Reducing Inheritance Tax (IHT) is a common request from many people. However most fail to realise...

22 April 2026

Are more people now potentially liable for Inheritance Tax?

Inheritance Tax (IHT) has traditionally been seen as a concern for the very wealthy. Yet as tax...

15 April 2026

The best time to start Inheritance Tax planning

Inheritance Tax (IHT) has a reputation for being a problem "for later", something to worry about...

8 April 2026

Dispelling the most common myths about Inheritance Tax

Inheritance Tax (IHT) has become one of the UK’s most talked‑about (and misunderstood) taxes....

25 March 2026

IHT and the Seven-Year Rule explained: gifts, taper relief & allowances

Often, people want to help their loved ones financially before they pass away, but confusion about...

4 March 2026

What is Inheritance Tax (IHT)? Rates, Bands and Examples

Inheritance Tax (IHT) is a tax levied on the value of an individual’s assets (or estate) before it...

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