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Families hit with higher inheritance tax bills after HMRC disputes property values

  • Thousands of families face higher inheritance tax bills as HM Revenue and Customs investigates undervalued estates, challenging 7,500 property valuations last year alone.
  • HMRC recorded a 31% increase in inheritance tax investigations, launching 3,961 cases in the 12 months to April 2025.
  • About half of the property valuations agreed upon by the Valuation Office Agency aligned with taxpayer submissions, but over 3,500 cases were still investigated.
  • Experts recommend obtaining two independent valuations to defend against HMRC inquiries, highlighting the scrutiny on high-value properties.
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The Telegraph broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.
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