The 40% Tax That’s Really 75%

Most people believe inheritance tax in the UK is 40%.

That’s the number everyone quotes.

What’s far less understood is how often the real cost ends up being much higher—not because of bad luck, but because of how the system actually works.

I’ve recorded a short video preview that introduces one of the biggest misunderstandings around inheritance tax and why the headline figure rarely tells the full story.

This preview comes from a 32-part Inheritance Tax video series, where each video is short, focused, and supported by a clear written report.

For more information and watch the complete serie, you can visit:

https://www.estatearchitect.uk/iht

If inheritance tax planning has always felt unclear or easy to postpone, this is a good place to start.