What is a discretionary trust?
A trust is an obligation that binds a trustee, an individual or a company, to deal with assets such as land, money and shares and which form part of the trust. The person who
Changes to Agricultural and Business Property Relief
It was announced as part of the Budget measures that the government will reform these reliefs from 6 April 2026. The existing 100% rates of relief will be maintained for the first
Autumn Budget 2024 – Inheritance Tax changes
A number of changes to Inheritance Tax (IHT) were announced as part of the Budget measures. We have covered each of the main measures below. It should be noted that these changes
Gifts and Inheritance Tax
Most gifts made during a person’s lifetime are not subject to tax at the time of transfer. These gifts, known as "potentially exempt transfers" (PETs), can become fully
IHT unused Residence Nil Rate Band (RNRB)
The Inheritance Tax Residence Nil Rate Band (RNRB) is a transferable allowance available to married couples and civil partners when their main residence is inherited by direct
What qualifies for IHT Business Relief
There are several types of reliefs from Inheritance Tax (IHT), one of which is IHT Business Relief. This can be a significant tax benefit for those with business interests,
Considering a significant gift?
There are special rules concerning the liability to IHT of a transfer made during one’s lifetime. For example, most gifts made during a person’s life are not subject to tax at the
Inheritance and tax
As a general rule, an individual who inherits property, money or shares is not liable to pay tax on the inheritance. This is because any Inheritance Tax (IHT) due should be paid
Transferring unused IHT residence nil rate band
The Inheritance Tax residence nil rate band (RNRB) is a transferable allowance for married couples and civil partners (per person) when their main residence is passed down to a
Lifetime transfers and liability to IHT
There are special rules concerning the liability to IHT of a transfer made during a lifetime. For example, most gifts made during a person’s life are not subject to tax at the time