How UK inheritance tax compares with other countries
Unlike other nations, the UK completely exempts all gifts from taxation if they are made far enough in…
Bereaved families could pay tax twice on inherited homes under property tax plan
A new property tax reportedly being considered by Rachel Reeves could charge families inheriting homes on top of…
Our unmarried son living abroad has died just before his first child was born. Who inherits? – The Irish Times
Our son recently died unexpectedly in Germany. He had recently taken a mortgage on an apartment with a…
Japan’s inheritance tax is high, unforgiving and sometimes avoidable
Japan has, by some measures, the highest inheritance tax rate in the world. It’s so high, and the…
Retirees pull billions from pensions as fears grow that Reeves will raid pots
Many appear to be acting now to avoid saddling their families with a 40 per cent tax charge…
Smart ways to pass on wealth tax-free
For generations, inheritance was something handed down after death. Now, amid rule changes meaning more might be taxable,…
what does it mean for tax-free thresholds? – The Irish Times
Could you clarify a passing comment that you made in your article last week. You used the phrase…
Inheritance tax reforms unlikely to keep everyone happy – The Irish Times
One of the contentious issues during the general election campaign was inheritance tax. And both of the big…
Rachel Reeves claws back £2.2bn in 3 months from UK’s ‘most hated tax’ | Politics | News
Britain’s “most hated of taxes” is increasingly a “meal ticket” for the nation’s coffers, financial experts have warned.…