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Inheritance Tax

Professional Adviser’s Inheritance Tax Hub is your home for the latest news, analysis, and opinion on navigating inheritance tax (IHT) and pensions changes set out in the October 2024 Autumn Budget.

From 6 April 2027, inherited pension pots will be subject to IHT.

This is where you can find all the updates on what to expect and how to prepare, as well as expert insight and analysis on what IHT changes mean for you and your clients.

Top stories
Watch on-demand: IHT on pensions – Advisers' questions answered
Tax planning

Watch on-demand: IHT on pensions – Advisers' questions answered

Professional Adviser
Professional Adviser
clock 16 March 2026 • 1 min read
No u-turn on pension IHT overhaul as Finance Bill set to become law
Tax planning

No u-turn on pension IHT overhaul as Finance Bill set to become law

Laura Miller
Laura Miller
clock 18 March 2026 • 3 min read
Onshore bonds are back – but who is leading the call for their return?
Tax planning

Onshore bonds are back – but who is leading the call for their return?

Laura Miller
clock 11 February 2026 • 5 min read
The 'stark' impact of tax and pensions changes on special needs families
Tax planning

The 'stark' impact of tax and pensions changes on special needs families

Jen Frost
Jen Frost
clock 27 October 2025 • 8 min read
Inheritance tax on pensions
Business relief: Advisers' IHT on pensions questions answered
Tax planning

Business relief: Advisers' IHT on pensions questions answered

AIM shares, gifting and the upcoming Autumn Budget

clock 06 November 2025 • 6 min read
Trusts: Advisers' IHT on pensions questions answered
Tax planning

Trusts: Advisers' IHT on pensions questions answered

Discretionary trusts, bypass trusts and more

clock 10 November 2025 • 5 min read
Annuities: Advisers' IHT on pensions questions answered
Tax planning

Annuities: Advisers' IHT on pensions questions answered

IHT treatment, death benefits, and ‘tax on tax’

clock 10 November 2025 • 7 min read
Will IHT reforms trigger a pension scam epidemic?
Tax planning

Will IHT reforms trigger a pension scam epidemic?

'People feel that they can trust what they see on social media'

clock 20 January 2026 • 4 min read
How charitable giving could help mitigate the IHT on pensions impact
Tax Planning

How charitable giving could help mitigate the IHT on pensions impact

Castlefield adviser unpacks what the IHT on pensions changes mean for charitable gifting

clock 27 October 2025 • 3 min read
IHT on pensions: Networks pledge not to shy away from tax-efficient solutions
Networks/Clubs

IHT on pensions: Networks pledge not to shy away from tax-efficient solutions

Have ‘traditionally been cautious’ on specialist products

clock 20 October 2025 • 5 min read
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Watch on-demand: IHT on pensions – Advisers' questions answered

Watch on-demand: IHT on pensions – Advisers' questions answered

IHT on pensions: 'We're going to have to muddle along with it until it works'

IHT on pensions: 'We're going to have to muddle along with it until it works'

The 'renewed' role of onshore bonds in today's advice conversations

The 'renewed' role of onshore bonds in today's advice conversations

Professional Adviser TV: IHT 'uncertainty' and a pigeon hole warning

Professional Adviser TV: IHT 'uncertainty' and a pigeon hole warning

Opinion and expert insight
The time is now to prepare for IHT tax shifts in 2027
Tax planning

The time is now to prepare for IHT tax shifts in 2027

James Floyd
clock 03 February 2026 • 4 min read
IHT shift: Why guaranteed income and property wealth will become strategic anchors for advisers
Tax planning

IHT shift: Why guaranteed income and property wealth will become strategic anchors for advisers

Cecilia Furner
clock 06 November 2025 • 5 min read
From A-Day to mayday: 20 years on and the government is still missing the point on pensions
Tax planning

From A-Day to mayday: 20 years on and the government is still missing the point on pensions

Lee Halpin
clock 18 September 2025 • 3 min read
Andrew Tully: IHT on pensions roll-out continues to 'defy logic'
Pensions

Andrew Tully: IHT on pensions roll-out continues to 'defy logic'

Andrew Tully
clock 22 September 2025 • 4 min read
Pension reform and IHT: Why advisers are turning to EIS
Tax planning

Pension reform and IHT: Why advisers are turning to EIS

Moray Wright
clock 26 August 2025 • 4 min read
Tony Müdd: The case for over-insurance for IHT
Tax planning

Tony Müdd: The case for over-insurance for IHT

Tony Müdd
clock 11 February 2025 • 4 min read
Latest inheritance tax news and updates
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Majority of UK adults oblivious to pensions IHT change - research
Tax planning

Majority of UK adults oblivious to pensions IHT change - research

Martin Richmond
Martin Richmond
clock 24 March 2026 • 3 min read
'No surprise' – IHT receipts rise with record year expected
Tax planning

'No surprise' – IHT receipts rise with record year expected

Jen Frost
Jen Frost
clock 20 March 2026 • 3 min read
With IHT and EIS reform, 2026 is a transitional year for long term planning
Tax planning

With IHT and EIS reform, 2026 is a transitional year for long term planning

Moray Wright
clock 20 March 2026 • 4 min read
Government in court battle over IHT changes
Tax planning

Government in court battle over IHT changes

Laura Miller
clock 19 March 2026 • 2 min read
Government confirms standalone death-in-service benefits exempt from IHT changes
Tax Planning

Government confirms standalone death-in-service benefits exempt from IHT changes

Jaskeet Briah
Jaskeet Briah
clock 17 March 2026 • 3 min read
IHT changes push wealthy families towards 'gifting with control'
Tax planning

IHT changes push wealthy families towards 'gifting with control'

Isabel Baxter
Isabel Baxter
clock 16 March 2026 • 3 min read
Watch on-demand: IHT on pensions – Advisers' questions answered
Tax planning

Watch on-demand: IHT on pensions – Advisers' questions answered

Professional Adviser
Professional Adviser
clock 16 March 2026 • 1 min read
Charitable gifting from pensions: Beating the post-75 double tax
Estate planning

Charitable gifting from pensions: Beating the post-75 double tax

Lisa Webster
clock 04 March 2026 • 4 min read
Spring Statement 26: Autumn Budget changes to account for 14% of total IHT revenue
Tax planning

Spring Statement 26: Autumn Budget changes to account for 14% of total IHT revenue

Isabel Baxter
Isabel Baxter
clock 03 March 2026 • 2 min read
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