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

PA talks to retirement experts about what 2025 has in store

Jenna Brown
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Professional Adviser has garnered opinion from pensions experts on what the year ahead has in store for advisers and savers...

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....

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