IHT

Five key announcements advisers can expect from George Osborne

The Chancellor George Osborne is set to confirm an increase in the inheritance tax (IHT) threshold to £1m per couple in this week's Budget.

Mike Morrison's take on HMRC's IHT update

Keep it simple to avoid 'nomination nightmare'

Advisers should be wary about using inheritance tax (IHT) avoidance as a reason to recommend clients make extra pension contributions, according to the head of tax and trust planning at Fidelity FundsNetwork.

There has been a sharp rise in demand for financial advice over the past 12 months, according to accountants, who claimed people have become more aware of pensions and inheritance tax planning.

The Conservative party has promised a range of cuts if it wins power in the general election in May.

Assessing the Tory IHT/pension tax relief pledge

Conservative party plans to remove family homes worth up to £1m from inheritance tax (IHT) will be paid for by cutting pension tax relief for those earning over £150,000.

Glen Stewart offers a step-by-step guide to minimising inheritance tax