Inheritance tax is paid on your estate when you die.
If your estate is worth more than £325,000, the part above this amount may be taxed at 40%.
Gifts to UK-registered charities are not taxed.
If your estate is worth more than £325,000 and you leave 10% or more to charity, a lower inheritance tax rate of 36% may apply to the rest of your estate instead of 40%.
This means less tax may be paid in overall.
You can estimate your inheritance tax using the government’s online calculator.
Use the government's inheritance tax calculator
Inheritance tax can be complex.
If you think your estate may need to pay it, consider speaking to a solicitor or financial adviser.
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