Inheritance tax on pension death benefits: further details announced

Unused pension funds and death benefits under registered pension schemes will come within scope of inheritance tax (IHT) from 6 April 2027.

The Government has published (on 21 July) draft legislation and announced further details on what payments will be caught, who will be liable to pay the tax and the mechanics of paying any IHT due.

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