HMRC saw a boost in inheritance tax receipts at the start of the tax year, with intake rising to £5 billion between April and October 2024, up 11% annually. Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s Autumn Budget aimed to increase IHT bills by freezing thresholds and reforming reliefs, leading analysts to predict a further rise in receipts. Changes such as the reform of agricultural and business property relief and the inclusion of inherited pensions in IHT may prompt wealthy individuals to rethink estate planning strategies.
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Are You Among the Estimated 452,000 Americans Losing Part of Your Social Security Check?
As of 2023, Americans aged 60 and older hold approximately $125 billion in student loans, with around 452,000 borrowers aged 62 and older in default. Starting in June, the Trump administration will resume aggressive collection efforts that were paused during the COVID-19 pandemic, potentially impacting Social Security benefits for borrowers unable to repay their loans. Those receiving Social Security may face reductions in their benefits to cover outstanding loan amounts, whether they took out loans...
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