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What constitutes inheritance tax on gifts?

HMRC’S DEFINITION OF INHERITANCE TAX “Inheritance Tax is a tax on the estate (the property, money and possessions) of someone who has died”. WHAT IS A ‘GIFT’ The following are considered ‘gifts’ which could be subject to Inheritance Tax: Money Household goods such as furniture and antiques Jewellery Property (a house, land or buildings) Stocks…