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In Brief: Six ways to reduce Inheritance Tax bills
Tuesday, 16 December 2025
How can careful planning help you safeguard more of your wealth for future generations?
Inheritance Tax (IHT) can significantly affect your estate’s worth. From April to August 2025, HM Revenue & Customs collected £3.7 billion in IHT, which is £0.2 billion more than the same period last year[1]. Although the current rules may seem complicated, there are legitimate and effective ways to reduce the tax your loved ones might have to pay after your death.
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