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How to dodge the death tax

Here’s how to minimise your bill

In last week’s Budget it was announced that the inheritance tax (IHT) threshold is being frozen for another five years. This is set to drag thousands more people into paying the so-called death tax. The good news is there are plenty of things you can do to reduce any future IHT bills.

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