IHT

The Tories have stepped up their onslaught on Labour over social care, claiming that the Government was secretly planning to charge a £50,000 inheritance tax levy on people with estates of £500,000.

Susan McDonald, chief executive of Calculus Capital, says now we are out of recession, investors should consider the benefits of EIS funds.

Kevin Dean highlights the importance of carrying out thorough inheritance tax planning

Margaret Jago discusses the use of discounted gift trusts in inheritance tax planning

Barristers and vets are expected to be the next professionals to come in for scrutiny after HM Revenue & Customs targeted doctors last week.

Death in service benefits can pose tax and pension problems for high earners, while smaller firms have trouble getting underwriting. Jerry Bayman suggests looking at single life Relevant Life policies

Joanna Faith assesses the different options for giving financial gifts this Christmas...

The individual inheritance tax (IHT) allowance has been frozen at £325,000.

Follow all the announcements from today's Pre-Budget Report (PBR) as they happen on IFAonline from about 12.30pm.

Alistair Darling will announce his final Pre-Budget Report (PBR) before the next General Election tomorrow, and the rumour mill is in full swing.