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Understanding 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

Inheritance Tax when passing on money or property What you can give away - gifts that are exempt from Inheritance Tax, passing on your home, tax reliefs and setting up a trust

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