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UK Inheritance Tax Revenues Surge to Second-Highest Monthly Total

HMRC collected £780m in April 2025 as frozen thresholds and asset inflation push more estates into the tax net, with forecasts exceeding £9bn for the year ahead.

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Experts say there are a number of ways you can reduce your IHT bill (Photo: Aitor Diago/Getty)
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Overview

  • April 2025 saw HMRC collect £780m in inheritance tax, marking the second-highest monthly total ever recorded.
  • The Office for Budget Responsibility predicts inheritance tax revenues will exceed £9bn for the 2025/26 financial year.
  • Frozen tax thresholds since 2021, coupled with rising property and pension values, have significantly expanded the number of taxable estates.
  • Planned inclusion of private pensions in 2027 and potential changes to AIM share exemptions are expected to further increase tax receipts.
  • Experts emphasize the importance of estate planning as demand for advice grows amid regulatory changes and rising tax exposure.