OPINION: "Farmers are not making anywhere near enough to begin paying IHT, even over 10 years"

Online editor Emily Ashworth talks about the consumer perception of farming regarding the Inheritance Tax discussion

Emily Ashworth
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OPINION: "Farmers are not making anywhere near enough to begin paying IHT, even over 10 years"

As the discussion around Inheritance Tax (IHT) continues, what becomes more apparent is the need for education. There is a lot of support but, the ‘just pay your taxes' rhetoric that is still being thrown...

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