About Ian Henman
London lad Ian joined THP in October 2016 to set up and manage THP’s new legal services department.
Starting at the tender age of 19 Ian spent almost 30 years building his career at Natwest/RBS becoming a business client account manager to many local businesses.
Ian was looking for a new challenge and as THP was searching for someone to gain accreditations and spearhead the legal services department, there was a clear synergy.
Posts by Ian Henman
The THP Guide to UK Inheritance Tax Planning
Posted by Ian Henman on September 17, 2025UK Inheritance tax planning – we explain how to calculate the tax due to the Treasury upon your death or the death of a loved one.
Gig Economy – are you a short term or freelance worker?
Posted by Ian Henman on September 3, 2025Working within the gig economy using short-term or freelance contractors? Then watch out for the taxman…
What is a Grant of Probate?
Posted by Ian Henman on September 1, 2025Find out what a grant of probate is, why you need it to manage someone’s estate and how to make probate run smoothly.
Inheritance Tax update: time to start planning?
Posted by Ian Henman on August 4, 2025Will IHT go up or will the Chancellor remove exemptions like the 7-year gifting rule. In this Inheritance Tax update we take a closer look.
Joint tenants or tenants in common – letting a jointly owned property
Posted by Ian Henman on July 18, 2025Joint tenants or tenants in common – letting a jointly owned property – we look at the differences and advantages of each for BTLs.
Save Tax on your Buy To Lets without Incorporating…for married couples
Posted by Ian Henman on June 25, 2025Save tax on your buy to lets – if you are married and own properties there may be some tax efficient solutions for you. We explain.
Inheritance Tax enquiries jump by 38%
Posted by Ian Henman on June 9, 2025A freedom of information request has revealed that Inheritance Tax enquiries have jumped – but the proportion of amended returns has fallen.
AIM Shares and changes to IHT relief
Posted by Ian Henman on April 24, 2025From April 2026, the Inheritance Tax relief on AIM shares will drop from 100% to 50%. Is now the time to revisit your IHT planning?
IHT business relief: could you cut your Inheritance Tax bill?
Posted by Ian Henman on March 28, 2025Do you own a business? If so, you may be able to use IHT business relief to cut – or even eliminate – your Inheritance Tax bill.
Do I need to pay Inheritance Tax? HMRC’s online tool
Posted by Ian Henman on March 19, 2025“Do I need to pay Inheritance Tax?” If you’re asking yourself this question, HMRC has an online tool that can help you.



