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The Inheritance Tax Guide 2026/2027

Everything you need to understand your inheritance tax position and the strategies available to reduce it. 45+ chapters covering gifting, pensions, trusts, property, business relief, and more.

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Covers 2026 & 2027 changes
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Articles & Guides
Inheritance Tax When the Second Parent Dies
Why the second death is the moment that matters. How allowances transfer, when the taper trap applies, and what families should consider.
Published April 2026 · Last reviewed April 2026 Essentials
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How to Avoid Inheritance Tax
The legitimate strategies available to reduce your inheritance tax bill — from simple gifting to trusts and life insurance.
Published April 2026 · Last reviewed April 2026 Strategies
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Inheritance Tax on Pensions from April 2027
The government has announced plans to include unused pension funds in your estate for inheritance tax from April 2027. What may be changing, who could be affected, and what you can do now.
Published April 2026 · Last reviewed April 2026 Tax Changes
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Inheritance Tax Gift Rules in the UK
How much can you give away without paying inheritance tax? Annual exemptions, the seven-year rule, surplus income gifts, and common mistakes.
Published April 2026 · Last reviewed April 2026 Gifting
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Inheritance Tax on Property
How inheritance tax applies to your home, investment properties, and buy-to-lets. The residence nil-rate band, joint ownership, and planning options.
Published April 2026 · Last reviewed April 2026 Property
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The Nil-Rate Band Explained
Your tax-free inheritance tax allowance — what it is, why it has been frozen since 2009, and how it interacts with the residence nil-rate band.
Published April 2026 · Last reviewed April 2026 Essentials
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