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Pensions and inheritance tax: understanding the government’s proposed changes

By Carolyn Saunders
August 6, 2025
  • Legislative changes
  • Pensions
  • Tax
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Major reforms to inheritance tax are set to reshape how pension savings are treated on death. The government’s recent announcement confirms that death in service benefits will remain outside the scope of inheritance tax, providing important reassurance for employees and their families. We explore these reforms and changes to the government’s proposals on our website here.

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