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Life Cover: for your Inheritance Tax Planning

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Paul Kearney - Managing Director PK Printing Ltd

"I have been dealing with Life Goals for the last 7 years. In that time I have found their expertise to be hugely beneficial from a tax saving point of view and protecting and maximizing investment returns. I would have no problem recommending them in the future" November 2011

 


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We have dealt with our Consultant from Life Goals for many years and, throughout that time, his service and assistance has been outstanding in every respect. 
 
When I wanted to purchase Life & Serious Illness Cover, we received excellent advice and every question and concern we had was answered thoroughly. Every detail was explained in a way which we could clearly understand.
 
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We have full confidence in our Consultant's opinion and product knowledge whenever we are looking for Life Assurance or Investment advice.
  
If we are interested in specific products, our Consultant researches many options and provide a detailed comparison of each, explaining the pros & cons. 
 
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Whole of Life Cover can be used to pay Inheritance Tax


It is fully approved by the Revenue Commissioners using Section 72 Capital Acquisitions Tax Legislation.
 

It is used to ensure that when / if inheritance Tax has to be paid, it is done so efficiently and without financial pressure on anybody inheriting. 
 

When used with all other Revenue allowances it is very efficient for estate management and a smooth transfer of assets

 Tax Quotation

“In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes."  Benjamin Franklin

This famous quote includes the fact that the Revenue Commissioners will demand that Inheritance Tax is paid promptly

 

Inheritance Planning & the Rationale 

A business and / or accumulated wealth and assets needs a smooth paid transfer of wealth
Whole of Life Cover Insurance can be used to pay Inheritance Tax promptly.
Avoids the need for a loan or taking /selling assets from the estate
The example below describes how Section 72 CAT Planning can be used to pay Inheritance Tax
 

 

 

 Inheritance Tax Scenario Calculation

 

Planned inheritance of €2,000,000 


Father to Son


Inheritance €2,000,0000
 
Tax Free Threshold €332,084

Balance liable to Tax  €1,667,916 @ 25%
 

Equals Inheritance Tax Liability of €417,000.

 

 Tax Payment ~ Life Cover & Section 72
 

Father aged 55: 
 

Pays €700 premium per month Whole of Life Cover
 
The sum insured for life cover is €417,000
 
The tax payable on death is €417,000
 
The planned inheritance happens after 20 years
 

Cost of Whole of Life Cover is €172,800
 

  • This equals saving of €242,000    

     
                 &
     
  • Inheritance Tax Paid in Advance

 


Whole of Life Cover is also suitable for other

situations when Life cover is required.

 Inheritance Tax Scenario - Points of Note
 

Saving €700 per month for 20 years would not pay the tax 
 
The tax free threshold from parent to son/daughter is the highest
 
if relative or friend in this scenario; tax is much higher 
 
The CAT liability of €417,000 to be paid within four months
 
Section 72 Whole of Life Cover cost is over twenty years

 

 Inheritance Tax..some general guidelines


A spouse can inherit tax free
Sons, daughters, relatives, friends may pay tax
Certain Tax Reliefs are  available
Tax Reliefs + Whole of Life = Estate Management
Making a Valid Will is important

 


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