Tag: Inheritance tax
Starmer loves freebies from rich chums – but will tax every gift you get from your family!
The hypocrisy is staggering. Although I guess we shouldn’t be surprised, given what we’ve learned about Sir Keir Starmer and Chancellor Rachel Reeves since they won the election on July 5. …
Four things the government could do to increase Inheritance Tax hitting bereaved families
Currently, inheritance tax is paid at a rate of 40 per cent on estates worth more than £325,000 …
Rachel Reeves could plug £40bn gap with four ‘possible’ tax changes
From pensions tax relief to gifting rules, here are a few ways the Chancellor could fill the fiscal hole using inheritance tax “loopholes”. …
Urgent ISA warning issued as people rush to protect savings before Rachel Reeves’ Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves says she needs to find £22 billion to cover a black hole in funding for public services …
Thousands of grieving families fined up to £3,000 by HMRC for inheritance tax delays
Growing numbers of taxpayers are being stung by the levy as rocketing house prices drive up the value of estates …
Martin Lewis says ‘don’t worry’ about Inheritance Tax due to little known rule
Martin Lewis has reassured people that they almost certainly won’t pay Inheritance Tax if they follow his little known rules. …
Inheritance problem could leave beneficiaries ‘waiting years’ expert warns
One expert is warning Brits against three common mistakes people make when it comes to inheritance, which could see them waiting years …
Some more likely to ‘get caught up’ in tax budget changes, expert warns
Fears are mounting that the upcoming Autumn Statement could see the nil rate bands cut, but one expert highlighted the other potential changes facing Inheritance Tax. …
Heartbroken woman who lost partner issues warning about handling inheritance
When one finance expert went from planning a wedding to mourning her partner’s death, she discovered some tricky aspects of UK inheritance laws. …
The secret Labour tax bombshell nobody is talking about – aimed squarely at pensioners
We still don’t know which taxes Labour will hike in its autumn Budget, but one thing seems certain. Pensioners will bear the brunt of them. …
