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Why are inheritance tax receipts rising and what can you do?
Years of frozen inheritance tax (IHT) thresholds mean more people are paying inheritance tax. We take a look at the basics of IHT and what you can do to pay less.
Published Aug 14, 2023
Published
Aug 14, 2023
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Published: 14th August 2023