Labour to raid savings of workers who die before pension age
- Families may face inheritance tax on pension savings if a loved one dies before retirement age, starting in April 2027, according to HMRC.
- The new tax will apply to pension assets exceeding the threshold of £325,000, raising concerns among families.
- Ian Cook, a wealth manager, has labeled the policy as "abhorrent," warning it could heavily impact families trying to save for retirement.
- The Treasury defended its policy, stating that over 90% of estates will still not owe inheritance tax after these adjustments.
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HMRC to tax pension pots of workers who die before pension age
HMRC will charge inheritance tax on wealthier workers’ pension pots even if they die before they reach the state pension age
Inheritance tax will apply on pension savings of those who die before retirement
Labour has confirmed that inheritance tax (IHT) will apply to workers’ retirement savings even if they die before reaching pension age – a move some experts are calling “abhorrent”.Rachel Reeves announced in last year’s Budget that from April 2027, pension pots will be subject to Britain’s “most hated” tax.Currently, unspent pensions are typically passed tax-free to beneficiaries at trustees’ discretion. Under the new rules, these funds could be…
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