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Transferable Nil-Rate Band

Any unused inheritance tax allowance passing to a surviving spouse or civil partner. It means a couple can often leave up to £1 million between them before tax, counting both allowances and the residence bands.

Figures are UK rates and change each April. Source: GOV.UK — Inheritance Tax

Relevant to:Widowhood

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