Proposals on IHT pension changes need 'radical' revisions, industry says

Industry outlines alternative IHT/pension strategies as HMRC consultation closes

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Proposals on IHT pension changes need 'radical' revisions, industry says

The industry has called for “radical changes” to the government’s proposed inheritance tax (IHT) pension changes, putting forward alternative strategies.

An HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) technical consultation on the issue – which plans to impose IHT on unused pension funds and death benefits from April 2027 – was opened after the Autumn Budget announ...

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