Policy paper: Inheritance Tax on Pensions: Technical Note 2.

HMRC27/08/2026

HMRC has published a second technical note regarding the inclusion of unused pension funds and death benefits in a deceased person’s estate for Inheritance Tax purposes. These changes will affect most pension holders and are scheduled to take effect from 6 April 2027. The document outlines the proposed processes for information sharing, withholding notices, and the pension direct payment scheme.

Source: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/inheritance-tax-on-pensions-technical-note-2. Summarised automatically from the official source — general information, not advice.