Articles tagged "inheritance tax"

IHT and CGT allowances to rise at a lower rate

Last updated: Dec 6th, 2011
News
The government has announced that two tax-free allowances will rise in line with the Consumer Prices Index rate of inflation, rather than the more generous Retail Prices Index rate.

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More than 60% of UK population don't have a will

Last updated: Oct 24th, 2011
News by Rebecca Rutt
The number of people in the UK without a will has hit 29.5 million, according to research by unbiased.co.uk.

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How to pay less tax: pensioners

Last updated: Jan 16th, 2012
Feature by Sam Barrett
Whatever your stage in life, whether you're young and single, a couple with a family, a high earner or a pensioner, there are ways you can pay less tax. Sam Barrett looks at the scenario for pensioners.

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Families in line for new inheritance tax raid

Last updated: Mar 4th, 2011
News
A new report is urging the government to review the tax treatment for trusts used to protect family wealth.

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Reduce your IHT bill by giving to your children

Last updated: Oct 13th, 2010
Feature by Ruth Emery
When it comes to inheritance tax planning, don't discount putting money into a relative's pension as a way of reducing your potential bill.

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Avoid being clobbered by IHT

Last updated: Sep 24th, 2010
Feature by Ceri Jones
It's easier to fall into the inheritance tax band than you may think. So plan early and act decisively to avoid burdening your heirs with a huge liability, says Ceri Jones.

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How to cut your inheritance tax bill

Last updated: Aug 25th, 2011
TV

Inheritance tax is one of the most hated taxes in the UK, but there are ways you can cut your bill.

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Write a will

Last updated: Aug 23rd, 2011
Feature
If you want to avoid problems dealing with your estate when you pass away, it's essential to plan for it now.

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Should I pay inheritance tax now?

Last updated: Mar 22nd, 2010
News
A Moneywise reader wants to reduce their inheritance tax bill by paying it off now. But is this possible?

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Avoid these mistakes when planning ahead

Last updated: Aug 25th, 2011
TV

Moneywise TV interviews Caroline Wallis, a partner at Boyes Turner, to find out some of the mistakes people make when it comes to writing or reviewing their will.

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