Families who cope best with inheritance tax (IHT) paperwork are those who plan ahead, say experts. We look at all documents ...

When a loved one dies, there are a lot of things to worry about, from planning the funeral to dealing with your own emotions. As is often the case though, money is a major part of the calculus of life ...

When someone passes away, and leaves their belongings to others, an inheritance tax may apply. In a nutshell, inheritance tax is typically paid by the heirs or beneficiaries who receive the assets, as ...

Benjamin Franklin referred to death and taxes as "the only certainties in life." And the inheritance tax touches on both. It's a levy on money, property or other assets a person leaves to others after ...

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Many people may feel taxed to death, but it's actually more than that. After you die, there may still be taxes to pay. Death can be a tax-triggering event. And there are two you should be aware of: ...

The Internal Revenue Service has decided to stop automatically levying penalties when a taxpayer files a form reporting foreign gifts and inheritance bequests too late and it will start reviewing the ...