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Abolish Inheritance Tax

Closed 9,164 signatures

What the petition asks

Abolish Inheritance Tax. It is wrong to tax assets that have already been taxed

We believe that Inheritance Tax should be abolished. It is a tax on assets that have already been taxed. 
People should be free to leave their assets to whomsoever they want without fear of being taxed again. 
Abolish Inheritance Tax. It is wrong to tax assets that have already been taxed

We believe that Inheritance Tax should be abolished. It is a tax on assets that have already been taxed. 
People should be free to leave their assets to whomsoever they want without fear of being taxed again. 
We believe that the Government should be bold enough to act and axe this iniquitous tax
Nobody should have to pay tax after death, to give their loved ones their hard worked possessions/money.

Timeline

3 Dec 2018 Petition opened for signatures
3 Jun 2019 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 9,164
Status Closed
Opened 3 Dec 2018
Closed 3 Jun 2019

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.