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Inheritance tax shock for wealthy families; Inheritance tax is regularly regarded as the “most unfair” tax in the #UK and there had been reports the government had been considering scrapping inheritance tax or reducing its rate, however these failed to materialise in last week’s #Budget. Individuals are allowed to make gifts of unlimited value free of inheritance tax if the person survives a further seven years I.e “potentially #exempt transfers” (PETs). #Inheritancetax is charged at a rate of 40 per cent on the value of an individual’s gift above £325,000, if they die within three years, 32% after three years , 24% between four to five years, 16% between five and six years before death and falls to 8 per cent for those who die within six to seven years after the #gift. Estates of surviving #spouses and #civilpartners can pass on up to £1mn without an inheritance tax liability. #rafqathussainca #taxplanning #wealth #wealthmanagement

Binte Zafar

CA Finalist | Helping Businesses & Individuals Save on Taxes | Co-Founder TaxationPk

6mo

Your breakdown of inheritance tax percentages based on years since the gift was quite enlightening. It is indeed a shock for wealthy families. It's unfortunate the government did not consider revising these rates in the last budget.

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