Inheritance Tax London
Get expert Inheritance Tax advice in London to protect your wealth, minimise liabilities, and ensure your estate is passed on efficiently. Our specialists offer tailored strategies to help you plan ahead and secure your family's financial future with confidence.
Expert Inheritance Tax Services in London
Inheritance tax arrives at the hardest possible time. Accountactical guides London families and executors through every step — valuing the estate, claiming exemptions and reliefs, and settling HMRC accurately and on time — with clarity, care and no jargon.
- ✓Estate valuation and IHT returns prepared accurately
- ✓Every exemption and relief reviewed before anything is paid
- ✓Executors supported through the whole HMRC process
- ✓Forward planning to protect more of what you leave behind
Inheritance tax at a glance
- ✓Standard nil-rate band: £325,000 — estates below it usually pay no IHT
- ✓The standard rate is 40% on the value above the threshold
- ✓Payment is due within 6 months of the end of the month of death
What’s Included in Our Inheritance Tax Service?
Estate Valuation & Returns
The estate valued correctly and HMRC forms prepared, checked and filed on time.
Exemptions & Reliefs
Spouse and civil partner exemptions, gifts and reliefs applied so nothing is overpaid.
Payment Planning
Instalment options and life insurance structures to cover IHT without forced asset sales.
Pensions & Estates
Pension wealth reviewed as part of planning, so it works for your family, not against them.
Related Taxes
Capital gains and income tax on inherited assets handled alongside the IHT position.
Lifetime Planning
Smart, lawful steps taken early to reduce the eventual bill for the people you love.
How Our Inheritance Tax Support Works
Assess
The estate, assets and beneficiaries reviewed and valued accurately.
Plan
Exemptions, reliefs and payment options mapped before HMRC is involved.
File & Pay
IHT returns submitted and payment arranged within HMRC deadlines.
Protect
Ongoing planning for spouses, partners and the next generation.
Why Choose Our Inheritance Tax Specialists?
- ✓In-depth knowledge of UK inheritance tax law, kept current
- ✓Compassionate, plain-English support for families and executors
- ✓Married couples and civil partners’ allowances used to the full
- ✓Life insurance and pension strategies built into the plan
- ✓Fixed fees agreed up front — no surprises at a difficult time
Married couples & civil partners
Transfers between spouses and civil partners are exempt from inheritance tax, and unused allowances can pass to the survivor. Structured properly, this can double what a family keeps — we make sure it happens.
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What our clients say
“I was completely lost with declaring rental income and expenses. Accountactical guided me step by step, explained everything clearly, and even helped me save money.”
“Dealing with property tax felt overwhelming, but their expert team made it simple. Professional, approachable and accurate. I finally feel confident about compliance.”
“They understand the complexities of UK tax better than anyone. Their tailored advice gave me reassurance and strong financial results without unnecessary stress.”
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View all servicesFrequently asked questions
The standard nil-rate band is £325,000 — estates below this usually pay no IHT. Above it, the standard rate is 40%, though exemptions, reliefs and careful planning often reduce the real bill significantly.
In most cases the executor pays HMRC from the estate before assets are distributed. We support executors through valuation, forms and payment so nothing is missed.
Usually within six months of the end of the month in which the person died — interest runs after that. Some assets, such as property, can qualify for payment by instalments.
Transfers between spouses and civil partners, gifts to charities, and various lifetime gifts and reliefs. We review every exemption available to your estate before anything is paid.
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