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Inheritance tax planning – it’s still important!

We all know what constitutes a long time. In the case of a mayfly it’s a day, in politics it’s a week. But what about taxation? There doesn’t appear to be any common measure but let’s assume it’s one year. Twelve months ago when Gordon was still twitching the curtains at number 11 the market bulls were running, the property market was buoyant, and banks and building societies were promoting the importance of keeping the (inheritance) taxman at bay.

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Inheritance tax planning more relevant than ever

In the past few years the value of many assets has enjoyed significant growth, and whilst this has been beneficial to investors, it now means that an increasing number of individuals and their families face a growing Inheritance Tax (IHT) burden. There are a number of ways to mitigate, and in some instances eliminate, the [...]

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