Is HMRC about to inherit your life’s work?
Is HMRC about to inherit your life’s work?
Inheritance tax is no longer just a problem for the very wealthy - and for dental practice owners, the risks are greater than most realise.
April 16, 2026

Most dentists assume inheritance tax is someone else’s problem. It isn’t – especially if you own a practice, have a sizeable pension, or have simply been building wealth over a long career.

In this in-depth conversation, Simon and David (Vision Dental Wealth), cover what dental professionals actually need to know about IHT – including how much of your estate is protected, why most practice owners overestimate that figure, and why selling your practice can create a significant and unexpected tax liability almost overnight.

They also walk through practical planning strategies such as gifting, trusts, family investment companies, and life insurance. They explain why early, joined-up advice from a financial planner, tax adviser, and solicitor is so important.

If you don’t know your current IHT position, this is a good place to start.

If you missed the inheritance tax webinar, you can watch it here.

The information contained in this article is based on the opinion of Hive Business and does not constitute formal tax advice. Any tax outcomes will be based on individual circumstances, tax legislation and regulation, which are subject to change in the future. You should seek specific advice before embarking on any course of action. Hive Business does not provide regulated Financial Advice, including advice on investment, insurance or lending products or their suitability for you. This article is provided for information only and does not constitute, and should not be interpreted as, investment advice or a recommendation to buy, sell or otherwise transact, or not transact, in any investment including Bitcoin and other crypto. Any use you wish to make of any information contained within this article is, therefore, entirely at your own risk.

By Simon Vincent Tax Director
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