How to Save Inheritance Tax

Proper inheritance tax planning could save your family hundreds of thousands of pounds in tax. This comprehensive and completely up-to-date book tells you everything you need to know about inheritance tax and how to avoid it. It takes a detailed look at both simple and sophisticated tax planning strategies and will help you decide what action you and your family should take now. Inheritance tax planning has become more important than ever, following the Government's decision to freeze the £325,000 lifetime exemption, which means inflation will steadily erode its value every year. Topics covered in the guide include: The very latest changes announced in the most recent Budget; How to calculate inheritance tax; More than a dozen inheritance tax planning techniques for protecting the family home; How trusts can be used to slash your inheritance tax bill - with real-life examples; How to use Business Property Relief to pass unlimited assets to your family; How to gift assets during your lifetime without causing financial hardship to you and your spouse... plus lots more! Dozens of clear real-life examples are used throughout to explain important points.