HMRC’s Crackdown on Inheritance Tax: Why Estate Planning Has Never Been More Important

Recent reports indicate a significant rise in HMRC’s inheritance tax (IHT) investigations. These enquiries clawed back an additional £246 million in unpaid tax from bereaved families. Why the Increase? HMRC is now using powerful tools including AI to identify errors or inconsistencies in IHT returns. Common triggers include: undervalued property failure to declare personal […]