Pension predictions for 2025: IHT, 'mega funds' and targeted support

Nucleus Financial head of technical Andrew Tully  The big pension change announced in the Budget was including pension death benefits within the estate for inheritance tax (IHT) purposes from 6 April 2027. It's not yet clear how this will work in practice, with a consultation ongoing (closing on 22 January) and draft legislation expected mid-year. In future, some people may take more withdrawals from their pensions within the basic rate income tax band. And spend, gift or shelter that income taken. For example, use pension withdrawals to set up an ISA or a pension for grandchildren....