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Inheritance Tax - IHT

Inheritance Tax (IHT) may be payable on an estate when someone dies, or when assets are transferred into a discretionary trust or to a company.

What's new

The clearances service has been extended for a trial period to business owners in relation to Inheritance tax business property relief.  HMRC published new guidance on IHT clearance for business owners on 1st May 2008.

Useful links

HMRC (general information on Inheritance Tax)

HMRC - IHT and Trusts Newsletter (April 2008)

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