05/06/2026
Wondering how the new rules on inheritance tax for pensions will work in practice? HMRC has provided new details on how inheritance tax will apply to pensions from next year. Inheritance tax is charged where the estate of someone who has died exceeds the available tax-free allowances. Previously exempt, any unspent pension pots will count towards the value of an estate from April 2027. Have a read of this important article from Which? to get all the details and insights that we know so far.
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HMRC will continue to publish updates on how inheritance tax will apply to pensions ahead of the new rules taking effect in April 2027.