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Inheritance Tax (IHT) is paid when a person's estate is worth more than £325,000 when they die - exemptions, passing on property. Sometimes known as death duties.
Inheritance Tax is a tax on the estate (the property, money and…
You can pass a home to your husband, wife or civil partner when you die.…
Inheritance Tax may have to be paid after your death on some gifts you’ve…
If your permanent home (‘domicile’) is abroad, Inheritance Tax is only…
You can claim a relief to pay no Customs Duty and VAT if you're importing inherited goods into the UK.
Tax and reporting rules for employers providing gifts to employees
Find out which gifts count towards the value of the estate, how to value them and work out how much Inheritance Tax may be due.
Holdover relief on gifts means you do not pay Capital Gains Tax (CGT) when you give away business assets and some shares - eligibility, how it works, how to claim it
As an employer, you might need to report any expenses or benefits you provide to employees - tax and National Insurance (NI) payments
Tax and reporting rules for employers paying employer contributions into a pension or retirement benefit scheme
Find out how to account for VAT schemes on business gifts, samples and promotional schemes.
Tax and reporting rules for employers who make assets available to employees
Taking early retirement can affect the pension and benefits you get
How to claim Corporation Tax relief when your limited company donates money, land, property or shares to charity
Find schemes that have told HMRC they meet the conditions to be a recognised overseas pension scheme (ROPS).
Pension Wise is a free and impartial government service that helps you understand the options for your pension pot.
'Defined contribution' and 'defined benefit' pension schemes - what they are and what you'll get from them
Tax relief on donations, Gift Aid, payroll giving, leaving a gift in your will, keeping tax records; find a charity; donating land, property or shares
Find out about non-cash benefits in connection with termination of employment or from employer-financed retirement benefits scheme
Find out about the rules when a benefit is provided as part of optional remuneration arrangements.
Tax and reporting rules for employers providing long-service awards
Work out how much money you'll get when you retire and plan ahead - State Pension, Pension Credit, National Insurance
Personal pensions, stakeholder pensions, SIPPs
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