HMRC claws back extra £246m in underpaid inheritance tax last year as it ramps up investigations

The increase is part of HMRC's aims to increase revenue from underreported and misvalued estates.

I’m 45 and about to receive a $50,000 inheritance. Should I pay down my mortgage or start saving for retirement?

Here's what you should consider.

95% of adult children think they’re ready to manage an inheritance, but a quarter of parents disagree. Here’s how to start the conversation

While most adult children (95%) believe they’re ready to manage an inheritance, a quarter (25%) of parents disagree.
Spear's

Experts warn HNWs to prepare as HMRC intensifies inheritance tax probes

As the remit of inheritance tax is set to cover farms and businesses this year, HMRC are expected to crack down on ...

Gen X and millennial inheritance could take a hit due to health care costs and taxes

Generation X and millennials who may be receiving an inheritance from the previous generations may be receiving less than ...
Worcester News

Pension inheritance tax change to put pressure on grieving families

Reforms to pensions and inheritance tax risk creating delays, extra costs and serious stress for families, professionals and businesses, say ...

Asking Eric: Should I give my step-children an equal part of my inheritance as my own children?

In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who is conflicted about how to split a recent inheritance ...
Forbes

Should Inheritance Be A Retirement Strategy?

Planning for retirement requires a road map that is unique to each individual. The expectation of guaranteed income from employer-sponsored pension plans or public safety nets is dwindling away.