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is it possible to claim back Inheritance tax

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  • dzug wrote: »
    ????how????

    All money, just about, has been taxed.

    When it changes hands it's taxed again.


    dont want to sound petty here but i just dont think thats fair and should be re-though out
  • weechief1 wrote: »
    dont want to sound petty here but i just dont think thats fair and should be re-though out

    Speak to your MP then!
  • dunstonh
    dunstonh Posts: 120,207 Forumite
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    All money, just about, has been taxed.

    When it changes hands it's taxed again.

    A lot of IHT can be avoided with planning. It has often been referred to as a voluntary tax.
    I am an Independent Financial Adviser (IFA). The comments I make are just my opinion and are for discussion purposes only. They are not financial advice and you should not treat them as such. If you feel an area discussed may be relevant to you, then please seek advice from an Independent Financial Adviser local to you.
  • CLAPTON
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    Most of use are taxed (and pay NI) on our income .. we then spend on things that have VAT so thats double taxation

    we pay car tax from taxed income so double taxation
    if you ever fly you pay airport tax out of taxed income ..so double taxation
    and TV License and driving license and insurance tax and house stamp duty and shares stamp duty and alcohol and tobacco and council tax ...........................all double taxation

    Actually its worse than that because companies that make things and provide services also pay corporation and employment taxes even before VAT is added so its probably triple taxation.
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