Inheritance Tax Changes: what farmers really need to know

John Tunnard, inheritance disputes partner at legal firm Shakespeare Martineau, answers some of the most frequently asked questions from farmers and shares expert advice

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 4 min read
John Tunnard, inheritance disputes partner at legal firm Shakespeare Martineau, answers farmers' IHT questions
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John Tunnard, inheritance disputes partner at legal firm Shakespeare Martineau, answers farmers' IHT questions

Last year, the Government unveiled its new Inheritance Tax plans in the Autumn Budget. Under the plans, from April 2026, inherited agricultural assets worth more than £1 million, which were previously...

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