21 hours ago Fresh pressure on Labour to water down its inheritance tax raid as top think tank suggests allowing more farmers to pass on their land to family without being hit by death duties

The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) suggested alterations to Chancellor Rachel Reeves ' action to prevent farmers feeling 'unfairly treated' by her Budget measures.

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22 hours ago Fewer than 500 farms a year will be hit by inheritance tax changes, says IFS

The economics think tank said tax planning would likely decrease the number of farms caught up by the tax reforms

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25 hours ago The loophole that could mean Britons retiring abroad will NOT pay inheritance tax: How changes in Budget may see those heading overseas escaping death duties of 40%

Present rules state that anyone with a British 'domicile' has to pay inheritance tax (IHR) on their worldwide wealth even if they live and die abroad.

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26 hours ago Warning issued as more Brits set to face huge tax bills after pension changes

Under the current laws, you need to pay 40% inheritance tax on your "estate" - so your property, money and possessions - that you pass on after you die - but only if you are leaving more than £325,000 behind

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27 hours ago The loophole that could mean Britons abroad will NOT pay inheritance tax: How changes to non

Present rules state that anyone with a British 'domicile' has to pay inheritance tax (IHR) on their worldwide wealth even if they live and die abroad.

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38 hours ago Tax expert used by BBC Verify to back its analysis of the inheritance tax row with farmers now says Labour's policy needs to change

Dan Neidle, who was quoted by the BBC's 'truth checking' unit, had criticised 'over-the-top coverage on the tax changes, but since said the Budget changes would hit farmers 'too hard'.

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