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Inheritance tax explained

Inheritance tax is levied on wealth bequeathed at death, or given away shortly before death, above a threshold. Around 5% of all deaths attracted inheritance tax in 2022–23.

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Composition of estates by value, among those reported to HMRC, 2020–21

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Distribution of estate values and average effective inheritance tax rate among taxpaying estates worth more than £300,000 and reported to HMRC, 2020–21

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Inheritance tax reductions for gifts before death, 2023–24

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Specific gift exemptions in inheritance tax

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Share paying inheritance tax and revenue generated

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What are the options for reforming pensions taxation?

There are various reforms that could improve the targeting of pension saving incentives or alleviate inequities in the current system.

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Taxation of private pensions explained

Private pensions are tax-favoured relative to most other forms of saving. The extent of the tax advantages varies between people.

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Pension allowances over time

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