IHT
Profiles & Comment | 6 Jul 15
Summer Budget 2015: Saving the wealthy from record IHT rates?
Last week, it was revealed that HM Revenue & Customs took in a record £379m worth of inheritance tax (IHT) in April, but with the Tories today confirming a more lenient approach to the tax in Wednesday’s Summer Budget, what is the future price of passing down wealth?
Tax & Regulation | 3 Jul 15
HMRC takes in record levels of inheritance tax
HM Revenue & Customs took in nearly £400m worth of inheritance tax payments in April, the biggest ever amount for a single month.
Canada Life prepares for IHT changes with ‘unique’ product
Canada Life has launched what it describes as a “unique” estate planning product to protect overseas investors and owners of large estates against inheritance tax liabilities.
Investment | 13 May 15
What’s next for overseas investors in UK property?
As of 6 April 2015, non-UK residents will no longer benefit from attractive tax advantages when they invest in the UK residential property market.
Tax & Regulation | 8 May 15
UK election result puts IHT and pension tax in spotlight
The surprise majority victory by the Conservative Party in the UK general election could mean changes to inheritance tax rules and tax relief on pensions are more likely, though initially for most financial advisers the outcome simply means business as usual.