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Closed Abolish Inheritance Tax

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Request the Government acknowledges that this tax is basically using an outdated policy to steal people’s wealth. This is enforced by law.
Inheritance tax is taking a percentage of wealth from families purely on the basis that a loved one has passed away... little bit disgusting.
Unable to find a valid reason supporting the necessity of this tax.
Wealth that was initially taxed when accrued is being taxed again just because someone has died.
Whether the inherited amount is £1 or £1,000,000, this should not be something that our country imposes on its people.
The Government should abolish this tax with immediate effect as it is a disgraceful policy which is both outdated and morally unjust.

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