Inheritance Tax
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Inheritance Tax (IHT) is a tax paid on the estate (property, money, and possessions) of someone who has died, where the total value exceeds £325,000. It is often called "death duties." The tax is charged at 40% on the amount above this threshold. dns accountants offer expert IHT planning, asset reviews, trusts, and HMRC compliance.

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What is Inheritance Tax?

Inheritance Tax (IHT) is a tax on the value of your estate, including property, savings, and possessions, that you leave behind when you pass away. In the UK for the 2025/26 tax year, the standard inheritance tax threshold, also called the Nil Rate Band (NRB), is £325,000. This means estates valued below this amount usually do not pay IHT.

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Why landlords need Inheritance Tax Planning

Buy-to-let property portfolios often grow significantly over a lifetime. Without proper planning, your family could face a large tax bill and administrative challenges.

Our specialist accountants help landlords:

Protect rental property wealth

Transfer assets tax-efficiently

Stay compliant with HMRC

Avoid unnecessary inheritance tax charges

We ensure your estate passes smoothly to beneficiaries without legal or tax complications.

When should you start Inheritance Tax Planning?

Many IHT reliefs and strategies require structures to be in place for at least two years, sometimes much longer. Waiting until later life often means losing valuable opportunities to reduce taxes.

Early planning gives you:

More options
More tax savings

What does an Inheritance Tax Planning service include?

Our IHT specialists begin with a complete review of your financial position,

Including:

Current value of all assets
Gifts made within the last seven years
Your residence and domicile status
Your wishes and existing will arrangements

Once your potential IHT bill is calculated, we recommend strategies to legally reduce your liability.

How can Inheritance Tax be reduced?

We offer a full range of tax planning solutions, including:

Setting up trusts

We work closely with legal advisors to create trust structures that protect assets and reduce IHT exposure.

Trust tax compliance

Handling HMRC correspondence, filings, and returns to ensure full compliance.

Advising on trust transfers

Including drafting hold-over relief documents and advising on tax-efficient asset movements.

Developing long-term tax strategies

Using trusts and other structures to secure wealth for future generations.

Private investment & pension advice

Including assessing the suitability of conduit trusts to house investment assets.

Supporting vulnerable beneficiaries

Offering guidance and administrative support to ensure their interests are fully protected.

Inheritance Tax (IHT) Accountants

If you are looking for advice on legal and practical approaches to IHT avoidance for an estate valued above £1 million, connect with dns accountants. We will help with IHT and estate planning, establishing trusts and advice on reducing your liability to inheritance tax. We also deal with correspondence you have received from HMRC. Call us today at ‬03300 886 686.

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