Latest News About Inheritance Tax

Here are the latest-in-brief updates on inheritance tax:

• UK changes in 2026–2027 have seen ongoing discussion about widening IHT reach, including proposals to include pensions in IHT calculations and to adjust thresholds for farming and family businesses. This has generated notable media coverage about more estates being liable or facing higher bills, even for those with modest assets.[1]
• Specific threshold adjustments planned for 2026 include enhanced relief for qualifying agricultural and business assets up to £2.5 million per estate (potentially up to £5 million for couples with transferable relief), with relief tapering above that level; these changes are framed as targeted to farming families while preserving some relief for larger estates.[2]
• Several outlets are reporting on whether these reforms will pass and how they might affect estate planning, with recommendations to review wills and succession plans in light of evolving rules.[2]

Notes and caveats:

• Inheritance tax policy is subject to change with fiscal events and budgets; several sources reflect proposals or newly implemented rules that could be modified before or after enactment.[1][2]
• If you want, I can tailor a quick briefing for your situation (Brussels resident) comparing UK IHT developments to Belgian inheritance tax rules and any EU or cross-border considerations.

Would you like a concise comparative summary of UK inheritance tax developments versus Belgium (and EU) inheritance rules, plus practical steps for planning? I can also pull the most recent UK sources and summarize key dates and thresholds for you.