Tax
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Gifts to charity in Wills rises to £980m as more estates seek to cut inheritance tax
The total value of gifts left to charity in people’s Wills rose to £980m last year, partly as a result of testators…
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Trusts demystified | Octopus Legacy’s Sam Grice highlight how they work and why they matter
As advisers will know only too well, trusts can be powerful tools for protecting families and managing wealth. But they are often…
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HMRC’s “big data” tax investigation system brings in extra £4.6bn tax in 2024/5 says Pinsent Masons as tax payers face ‘far greater scrutiny’
HMRC’s big data tax investigation system “Connect” has delivered a £4.6bn boost to the Treasury in the past year, a 35% surge…
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Why early estate planning is key to effective generational wealth transfer | legal insight for advisers from Collyer Bristow experts
When it comes to passing on wealth, hindsight is no substitute for foresight. In this exclusive IFA Magazine article, we’re grateful to…
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AI predicts Alzheimer’s years in advance: what this means for your Will and care planning
Cambridge researchers have developed an AI tool that can predict if and how quickly someone with early signs of Alzheimer’s will develop…
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Advisers report a surge in IHT enquiries ahead of the Budget
Advisers are experiencing a surge in enquiries about Inheritance Tax (IHT) planning ahead of this year’s Budget as demand for support on…
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Chancellor makes no effort to quell tax rise fears in Labour conference speech
Following Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ conference speech, Quilter’s Rachael Griffin considers what it signals for November’s budget, from fiscal drag and frozen thresholds…
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Calling for a radical rethink: why Britain needs bold action on debt and inequality | David Macdonald, Path Financial
David Macdonald, expert financial planner at Path Financial, examines the fiscal crossroads facing Rachel Reeves. With mounting debt, rising pensions costs, and…
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Inheritance Tax and Pensions: a gear change for financial planning?
From April 2027, pensions will fall into the IHT regime in one of the biggest estate planning shifts in years. Harriet Betteridge,…
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14% rise in ‘deathbed marriages’ over five years as couples wed to avoid 40% IHT burden
The number of short notice marriage applications, often referred to as ‘deathbed marriages’, jumped 14% in 5 years, rising from 1,420 to…
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