Changes to Agricultural and Business Property Relief

Changes to Agricultural and Business Property Relief

It was announced as part of the Budget measures that the government will reform these reliefs from 6 April 2026. The existing 100% rates of relief will be maintained for the first £1 million of combined agricultural and business property. The rate of relief will...
Autumn Budget 2024 – Inheritance Tax changes

Autumn Budget 2024 – Inheritance Tax changes

A number of changes to Inheritance Tax (IHT) were announced as part of the Budget measures. We have covered each of the main measures below. It should be noted that these changes are not coming into effect until April 2026 at the earliest. IHT reliefs Changes were...
Gifts and Inheritance Tax

Gifts and 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...
IHT unused Residence Nil Rate Band (RNRB)

IHT unused Residence Nil Rate Band (RNRB)

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...
What qualifies for IHT Business Relief

What qualifies for IHT Business Relief

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...
Considering a significant gift?

Considering a significant gift?

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...