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Introduction to Inheritance Tax

Inheritance Tax - the basics How Inheritance Tax works, who has to pay, what makes up an estate, what is exempt, and which forms to use

Inheritance Tax thresholds Quick link to the current Inheritance Tax threshold - or 'nil rate band' - and thresholds from previous years

Transferring an unused Inheritance Tax threshold Married couples or civil partners can increase their Inheritance Tax threshold - or ‘nil rate band’ - when the second partner dies

Inheritance Tax and the probate process What you have to do and forms you have to fill in (including for confirmation in Scotland)

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