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This little-known loophole lets you gift your children more money without worrying about inheritance tax - but experts say you mustn't fall foul of these rules

My wife and I are worth more than £1million and want to avoid inheritance tax. We know there is an exemption on gifts made out of surplus income. How does it work?

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