UK Households Could Face 40% Inheritance Tax on Christmas Gifts from HMRC Monday, December 22, 2025 inheritancetax gifts hmrc ukfinance taxplanning christmas giftallowance estateplanning taxexemption personalfinance HMRC has issued a warning to UK households: improper gifting this Christmas could lead to hefty inheritance tax (IHT) charges. Personal finance experts are urging families to be mindful of the £3,000 annual gift allowance, … Read More
State Pensioners Could Face an Astonishing 87% Tax Bill Under New HMRC Rules Thursday, November 20, 2025 pensions taxation inheritance estateplanning pensionfreedoms hmrc iht residenceallowance retirement wealthmanagement From April 2027, some state pensioners may find themselves hit with an inheritance tax bill as high as 87% on their pension savings. This stark change is due to the Labour government’s intention to close a tax loophole … Read More