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Jackie Annett & edinburghlive Administrator

Furious woman cries at £1.4m inheritance tax bill as parents 'charged twice'

A woman slapped with a seven-figure tax inheritance bill after her parents passed away was left close to tears as she questioned why people were being taxed twice.

The caller described how her parents "worked hard all their lives" but were effectively hit with a double charge after a £1.4 million bill arrived on her doorstep.

Speaking on LBC radio earlier today she argued that her parents had already paid income tax and taxes when they bought their home, so why was she left with such a huge bill?

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