by | May 28, 2026 | Inheritance Tax
Most lifetime gifts are treated as potentially exempt transfers (PETs) for Inheritance Tax (IHT) purposes. In general, these gifts become fully exempt if the donor survives for seven years after making the transfer. If death occurs within seven years, the gift may...
by | May 14, 2026 | Inheritance Tax
Making gifts during your lifetime can be an effective way to reduce the value of your estate for Inheritance Tax (IHT) purposes. One of the most commonly used exemptions is the annual exemption. This allows an individual to give away up to £3,000 each tax year...
by | Apr 16, 2026 | Inheritance Tax
The settlements legislation is designed to ensure that where a settlor retains an interest in settled property, the income arising is treated as the settlor’s income for all tax purposes. A settlor will be treated as having retained an interest where the...
by | Mar 26, 2026 | Inheritance Tax
The 7-year gift rule is still an available option for those making lifetime gifts, offering a way to potentially reduce Inheritance Tax (IHT) liability. Most gifts made during a person’s lifetime are not immediately subject to tax. These transfers, known as...
by | Mar 19, 2026 | Inheritance Tax
As a general rule, someone who inherits property, money or shares is not liable to pay tax on the inheritance itself. This is because any Inheritance Tax (IHT) due is normally paid out of the deceased’s estate before assets are distributed to beneficiaries....
by | Jan 8, 2026 | Inheritance Tax
The government recently announced significant changes to the planned reforms to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR). The threshold for 100% relief will be increased from £1 million to £2.5 million when the changes take...
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