How to avoid the inheritance tax trap - Maria Scott

Inheritance tax (IHT) is a headache for an increasing number of ordinary families. Within another decade 4 million properties could be liable for the tax, compared with the 2.4 million affected now. And, yet, IHT is often described as a voluntary tax because of the tax breaks available to avoid it. In straightforward language, this guide explains how to work out whether you have a potential problem with IHT and, if so, how to deal with it.

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