Quick Succession Relief: how to reduce Inheritance Tax on two deaths
Posted by Ian Henman on October 29, 2026Quick Succession Relief can reduce Inheritance Tax when someone dies within five years of receiving a taxable inheritance. Discover how it works, who qualifies and how much you could save.
Inheritance Tax investigations net HMRC record sums
Posted by Karen Jones on October 27, 2026HMRC is opening more Inheritance Tax investigations than ever – and raking in record sums. We take a look at why this is happening – and how.
Inheritance Tax for unmarried couples: why Ricky Gervais might follow Ken Dodd
Posted by Ian Henman on October 26, 2026Inheritance Tax for unmarried couples: why might Ricky Gervais follow Ken Dodd? Understand the risks, the 2027 pension changes and your options.
IHT planning – is it time to get your house in order?
Posted by Ben Locker on October 13, 2026It’s important that you think about IHT planning as early as possible to make use of all available reliefs. Have you got your house in order?
Lifetime gifts and Inheritance Tax: how to notify HMRC
Posted by Ian Henman on September 30, 2026You may know that lifetime gifts can be exempt from IHT if you live for seven years afterwards. But how do you report them to the taxman?
Personal Financial Planning for the elderly – Part 3
Posted by Kevin Wheeler on September 16, 2026Personal Financial planning – in part 3, we look at things from a tax planning perspective and at issues around Inheritance Tax.
Inheritance Tax insurance and the 7-year rule
Posted by Ian Henman on July 1, 2026More and more people are getting caught in the IHT trap. Can Inheritance Tax insurance be helpful when making gifts to family and loved ones?
Gifts and Inheritance Tax: don’t fall foul of the rules!
Posted by Ian Henman on April 29, 2026Do you understand the complex rules governing gifts and Inheritance Tax? If not, HMRC could easily hit you with an unexpectedly high IHT bill.
Tax Changes 2026: key updates for individuals and families
Posted by Karen Jones on April 13, 2026Tax changes 2026 bring higher dividend tax, updated allowances and major IHT relief reforms. Find out what the new tax year means for you.
Can’t pay Inheritance Tax? You could apply for a grant on credit
Posted by Ben Locker on April 6, 2026If you can’t pay Inheritance Tax on time, you may be able to apply to HMRC for a ‘grant on credit’ – giving you extra time to pay.
