Tax and Fiscal Policy

The case against inheritance tax


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In the Media

Christopher Snowdon writes for The Spectator

Housing and Planning

Matthew Lesh writes for City AM

Lifestyle Economics

Julian Jessop quoted in The Mail

IEA Economics Fellow Julian Jessop has been quoted in The Daily Mail stating the case for abolishing inheritance tax.

Julian said:

“There is a decent case for abolishing inheritance tax altogether.

“It is unfair that people should pay an additional tax if they choose to save and pass on assets to their children at death rather than spend more during their lifetimes, perhaps on the same children. This also discourages investment to accumulate wealth for future generations.”

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