How Do I Plan My Affairs To Reduce Inheritance / Gift tax in the Future?

Step 1- List out all your assets and their estimated value. Deduct any mortgages or liabilities from the value of the assets.

Step 2- Decide who you would like to leave your assets to. Remember as a short term measure assets left to your spouse are completely free of tax.

Step 3- Examine the special tax reliefs available for certain assets e.g. residential property, business assets and agricultural property.

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