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…
Inheritance Tax rule change means your pension could be raided if you die young
From April 2027, inherited pensions will be subject to Inheritance Tax and included in the ‘estate’ – which…
Inheritance tax will apply on pension savings of those who die before retirement
Experts have warned that taxing pensions before retirement would be ‘unbelievably unfair’ and could discourage long-term saving Labour…
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,…
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…