Inheritance tax receipts rise £200m to £3.1bn in four months
Original Article Summary
The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) forecasts receipts will rise to £9.1bn in 2025/26 and exceed £14bn by 2029/30
PropMatch Curated Analysis
Inheritance tax receipts rose 8% to £3.1bn in the first four months of 2025/26, putting the Treasury on track for record collections. Expert analysis suggests further IHT rule changes may target gifting provisions as the government seeks additional revenue.
Investor Relevance
Property investors with significant portfolios need to consider estate planning implications as IHT thresholds remain frozen while property values rise. Potential changes to gifting rules could affect succession planning strategies and force earlier asset disposals or portfolio restructuring.
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