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Steve Reed claims farmers get a 'good deal' from IHT changes

The Defra Secretary said changes to Inheritance Tax were fair on agricultural business when considering other sectors pay one lump sum

Chris Brayford
clock • 4 min read
Defra Secretary Steve Reed said: "Instead of paying it [Inheritance Tax] all at once, they [farmers] get 10 years to pay it. I think it is a good deal."
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Defra Secretary Steve Reed said: "Instead of paying it [Inheritance Tax] all at once, they [farmers] get 10 years to pay it. I think it is a good deal."

Defra Secretary Steve Reed has told farmers changes to Inheritance Tax represent a 'good deal' for the sector. Mr Reed has defended Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget changes to Inheritance Tax,...

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