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How to avoid inheritance tax traps

22/01/2026 / St. James's Place News

Few taxes arouse as much concern - and misunderstanding - as inheritance tax (IHT). Whether you’re a saver, investor, farmer or business owner, the rules are complex, and upcoming reforms mean the landscape is shifting.

Making your pension & ISA allowances work for you

16/12/2025 / St. James's Place News

Thanks to a combination of frozen tax thresholds, above average inflation and higher interest rates and changes announced in the recent Budget, many people may face higher tax bills this year. Here, we look at how you can use your pension and ISA allowances to make a big difference at tax year end.

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What is the seven year rule in Inheritance Tax?

Not all inheritances happen once you’ve died. Gifting larger sums of money to loved ones while you’re still alive is both a practical and tax-smart way to get money flowing between generations. Some people call this a ‘living inheritance,’ since they’re passing on money that would have been inherited – just sooner, rather than later.

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