Families increasingly face inheritance tax despite their attempts to sidestep the divisive 40pc charge. Over the last three years, families have lost £650m to death duties after falling foul of the so ...

“With the IHT nil-rate band frozen for more than 15 years and the tax base being widened through successive policy changes, ...

When someone passes away, and leaves their belongings to others, an inheritance tax may apply. In a nutshell, inheritance tax is typically paid by the heirs or beneficiaries who receive the assets, as ...

The estate pays estate tax before assets are distributed, while inheritance tax is paid by the beneficiaries who receive the ...

Trusts are surging in popularity as a way to avoid inheritance tax, according to new government figures and financial ...

Many people may feel taxed to death, but it's actually more than that. After you die, there may still be taxes to pay. Death can be a tax-triggering event. And there are two you should be aware of: ...

Estate planning is one of those tasks that makes almost any other job look appealing, no matter how lowly: Cleaning the filter on the vacuum cleaner has more appeal. You may even wonder if your assets ...

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 01: Photograph shows a front door letter box with HMRC envelope, Her Majestys Revenue and Customs (HMRC) reminding of the date that self-assessment tax returns need to ...