Inheritance Tax on your pension
Unused pension schemes will attract Inheritance Tax on death from 6 April 2027. Craig Simpson, Tax Partner at Bates Weston looks at the changes and the impact on the tax burden on your estate and beneficiaries.
Clearing your financial “To Do” list during lockdown
Richard Coombs, Tax partner suggests using the enforced time at home to clear your financial “to do” list; includes ISA’s, wills & Business Property Relief.
Inheritance Tax Reforms?
Bates Weston’s Tax team take a critical view of the Inheritance Tax reforms proposed by the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG). The suggested reforms to the current Inheritance Tax regime are proposals, not yet policy, and will be heavily lobbied against.
Inheritance Tax Planning After Death
Inheritance Tax planning after death is both possible and effective using a deed of variation to a will within 2 years of date of death