by admin | Sep 26, 2024 | Inheritance Tax |
Most gifts made during a person’s lifetime are not subject to tax at the time of transfer. These gifts, known as "potentially exempt transfers" (PETs), can become fully exempt if the donor survives for more than seven years after making the gift. If...
by admin | Aug 15, 2024 | Inheritance Tax |
The Inheritance Tax Residence Nil Rate Band (RNRB) is a transferable allowance available to married couples and civil partners when their main residence is inherited by direct descendants, such as their children or grandchildren. The RNRB is available at a maximum...
by admin | Aug 1, 2024 | Inheritance Tax |
There are several types of reliefs from Inheritance Tax (IHT), one of which is IHT Business Relief. This can be a significant tax benefit for those with business interests, potentially offering either 50% or 100% relief from IHT on the value of business assets if...
by admin | Jul 25, 2024 | Inheritance Tax |
There are special rules concerning the liability to IHT of a transfer made during one’s lifetime. For example, most gifts made during a person's life are not subject to tax at the time of the gift. These lifetime transfers are known as 'potentially...
by admin | Jul 11, 2024 | Inheritance Tax |
As a general rule, an individual who inherits property, money or shares is not liable to pay tax on the inheritance. This is because any Inheritance Tax (IHT) due should be paid out of the deceased’s estate before any cash or assets are distributed to the heirs....
by admin | Jun 6, 2024 | Inheritance Tax |
The Inheritance Tax residence nil rate band (RNRB) is a transferable allowance for married couples and civil partners (per person) when their main residence is passed down to a direct descendent such as children or grandchildren after their death. The allowance...
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