Financial Focus: What should you do with an inheritance?

The smart way to avoid inheritance tax… In this example, when Sarah receives the money, it’s a gift, not income, so she doesn’t pay any tax on receiving it. She then invests it into a Stocks & Shares ISA, which means: -No tax on growth -No tax on dividends -No tax when she withdraws it in the future Because the money is gifted from Tom’s surplus income (income he doesn’t need to maintain his standard of living), it is immediately exempt from inheritance tax. That’s why the seven-year rule doesn’

How to avoid inheritance tax: Top 12 tips - Money To The Masses

How to Legally Avoid Inheritance Tax in the UK. Did you know… when you pass away, HMRC could take up to 40% of your estate? That’s almost half your life’s hard work — gone in tax. But here’s the truth — smart families don’t let that happen. Here’s how: 👉 Use Your Nil Rate Band Every UK resident gets £325,000 tax-free. And if you’re married — that doubles to £650,000! 👉 Residence Nil Rate Band Leave your main home to your children or grandchildren, and you can add another £175,000 per person —