COURSE OBJECTIVES: This is a practical course reviewing the principles and computational aspects of inheritance tax with a focus on current planning issues and opportunities to minimise the potential inheritance tax burden – including the use of trusts in the current climate and key anti-avoidance measures.
At the end of the course participants will benefit from an understanding of the inheritance tax computation and an appreciation of the key tax planning strategies currently available.
COURSE CONTENT
Specifically the course will cover the following:
- Key terminology in inheritance tax
- Calculation of tax liability on lifetime transfer and on death
- Maximisation of reliefs and exemptions
- Will planning, trusts and deeds of family arrangement
- Anti-avoidance – gifts with reservation; pre-owned assets; other pitfalls
- Planning issues and opportunities
- Case studies
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This course is intended for newcomers to practical inheritance tax and those who need an update and refresher.
Would you like this course run in-house? Call us on 0207 566 8207 to find out more