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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
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 you’re based abroad, Inheritance Tax is only paid on your UK assets,…
You can claim a relief to pay no Customs Duty and VAT if you're importing inherited goods into the UK.
Find out about Customs Duty, excise duty and import VAT you may need to pay when you send gifts into the UK.
Find out how to account for VAT schemes on business gifts, samples and promotional schemes.
Ministerial gifts and hospitality, overseas travel and meetings during 2017 and 2018.
Update on information relating to ministerial gifts and hospitality, overseas travel and meetings during 2015.
Find out about the types of fundraising donations that charities and community amateur sports clubs (CASCs) can and cannot claim Gift Aid on.
Tax and reporting rules for employers providing gifts to employees
Information on hospitality received by special advisers and the meetings they attended with senior media figures.
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