With a background in financial journalism across national titles, Ruby loves helping people take control of their money and specialises in pensions, tax, banking and benefits. If you plan to pass on ...

Following a long-fought campaign by the NFU, the government has confirmed the threshold for inheritance tax changes due to come into force next April will be raised to £2.5 million.

Inheritance tax is a deeply unpopular levy charged on your estate when you die – but there are some tax-free allowances that can reduce what you owe up to a certain threshold. While the main allowance ...

Inherited assets from your loved one, whether in the form of cash, stocks or real estate, can be subject to inheritance taxes, depending on your relationship and inheritance value. While most states ...

When someone passes away, and leaves their belongings to others, an inheritance tax may apply. In a nutshell, inheritance tax is typically paid by the heirs or beneficiaries who receive the assets, as ...

When a loved one dies, there are a lot of things to worry about, from planning the funeral to dealing with your own emotions. As is often the case though, money is a major part of the calculus of life ...

A lesser-known inheritance tax loophole is allowing families to save significantly on their IHT bills – and financial advisers say they are using it with more clients than ever since chancellor Rachel ...