Trusts on the rise as families look to cut tax and pass on assets: Here's how they work

The Trust Registration Service received a flurry of filings last January, the most recent period for which data is available.
MoneyWeek

Junior ISAs could help with inheritance tax planning as more families utilise allowance

Looming inheritance tax changes will limit how much pension wealth can be passed on but more people may now be maxing out their loved ones’ JISA allowance instead.

Give families a year to pay inheritance tax bills, urge Lords

Unspent pensions will become subject to inheritance tax of up to 40pc from April 2027. Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the ...

Maryland’s other death tax is a punishment for not having children

Most people can avoid paying the 10% tax on inheritances by leaving it to a spouse, child, grandchild or sibling, but that's ...

Bereaved families face 'impossible' deadline to stump up inheritance tax on pensions

Family members could start to refuse the crucial role of winding up an estate for fear of becoming personally liable for tax, ...

3 Famous Millionaires That Are Happy To Pay Higher Taxes

These famous millionaires believe that they're not paying enough in taxes and that the world's wealthiest should be taxed ...
IFA Magazine

New inheritance tax risks emerge from Reeves’ Budget for those who made their own wills, legal experts warn

A legal expert has warned that Rachel Reeves' new Budget changes could significantly affect how people write and update their ...

The trusts grandparents can use to give away cash and property (and avoid inheritance tax)

You might think it’s only the elite who should bother with trust funds for their heirs, but as more families are drawn into ...

Inherited property, money or investments? Six tax questions every heir needs answers for

Navigating taxes after inheriting assets can be complex. Legal heirs can file the deceased's tax returns and receive refunds, ...
Farmers Weekly Interactive

FFA NI kicks off new campaign against farm tax and low prices

A national protest campaign over farm inheritance tax (IHT) and low farmgate prices has begun in Northern Ireland, with the ...

Martin Lewis shares tax tip for pensioners who need to complete this form

Martin Lewis has issued some crucial tax tips for pensioners. In a recent episode of his BBC podcast, the money expert tackled various tax matters. The show covered everything from income tax changes ...

Gold and silver income tax rule change: How will your precious metal investments including SGBs be taxed after Budget 2026?

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2026 maintained most of the existing taxation rules for gold and silver investments, except for one change related to Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs). The ...