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The £78,000 inheritance tax trap: Sneaky small print that could land your loved ones with a shock bill

The seven-year gifting rule is one of the best-known inheritance tax rules. But beware a little-known - and potentially very expensive - quirk in the fine print.

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The £78,000 inheritance tax trap: Sneaky small print that could land your loved ones with a shock bill

The seven-year gifting rule is one of the best-known inheritance tax rules. But beware a little-known - and potentially very expensive - quirk in the fine print.

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