Inheritance Tax
Expert inheritance tax articles and analysis from Simon Newsham CTA — a Chartered Tax Adviser with over 30 years' experience advising businesses and high net worth individuals.
Business Property Relief: How to Claim 100% IHT Relief on Business Assets
Business Property Relief can provide 100% IHT relief on qualifying business assets. This guide explains how BPR works, the trading requirement, the 2-year rule, and how to use BPR to eliminate IHT on business wealth.
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IHT Changes April 2026: What the New £2.5m BPR Cap Means for Business Owners
From 6 April 2026, Business Property Relief and Agricultural Property Relief are capped at £2.5 million for 100% relief — with only 50% relief above that. Spouses can now shield up to £5 million combined, AIM shares drop to 50% relief, and anti-forestalling rules catch gifts back to October 2024. Here's what business owners and families need to know.
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Inheritance Tax Planning for Business Owners: A Complete Guide
Business owners face unique IHT challenges. This complete guide covers Business Property Relief, succession planning, trust structures, and how to protect your business from a 40% IHT charge on death.
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IHT Planning for London Homeowners: Protecting Your Estate in 2026
With London property values pushing more estates above the IHT threshold, proactive planning has never been more important. Here's how London homeowners can protect their wealth for the next generation.
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IHT Planning for Same-Sex Couples & Civil Partnerships
Essential inheritance tax planning strategies for same-sex couples, civil partnerships, and unmarried partners. Understand reliefs, exemptions, and wealth structuring options.
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Scottish Businesses and LBTT: The Tax Differences You Need to Know if You're Based in Edinburgh
Scottish residents with property or business interests across the UK face a unique set of tax challenges. Newshams Tax Advisers explains how to navigate IHT, LBTT and cross-border tax planning.
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Manchester's Growing Wealth — and the Inheritance Tax Planning Questions That Come With It
Manchester's growing wealth management market means more families need specialist IHT advice. Newshams Tax Advisers explains the key planning strategies for Manchester residents.
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Why Prime Central London Families in Mayfair and Westminster Face a Growing IHT Bill
High net worth individuals in Mayfair and Westminster face some of the most complex inheritance tax challenges in the UK. Here's what you need to know about protecting your estate.
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Islington and Hackney Homeowners: How Rising Property Values Are Creating an Inheritance Tax Problem
Property values in Islington and Hackney have risen dramatically over the past two decades. Many families now face significant IHT liabilities they haven't planned for. Here's what Newshams Tax Advisers recommends.
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The IHT Challenge Facing North London Families in Hampstead, Highgate and Barnet
North London's most affluent areas are home to families with significant property wealth and complex inheritance tax needs. Here's what specialist planning can achieve.
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Why Kensington and Chelsea Families Face a Growing IHT Bill — and What to Do About It
Business Property Relief can provide up to 100% relief from Inheritance Tax on qualifying business assets — but the rules are nuanced and the stakes are high.
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