Government moves forward with IHT/pension plans from April 2027

Move expected to raise £1.5bn annually

Sahar Nazir
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Government moves forward with IHT/pension plans from April 2027

The government is pushing ahead with plans to include pensions within inheritance tax (IHT) from April 2027 but has made some adjustments to its implementation plans.

The move is expected to raise £1.5bn a year by 2029/30, with the average IHT burden expected to increase by £34,000. The plans were confirmed by the government on Monday (21 July). From April 6 ...

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