Inheritance Tax on Pensions Calculator

From 6 April 2027

1) Your situation

Married/civil partner calculations assume spouse exemption on first death and assess the combined estate at the second death.
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Pre‑2027 pensions generally outside IHT; from 6 Apr 2027 they are included.
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Policies not in trust are included in the estate.
Important: This calculator does not account for gifts made within the previous seven years. Such gifts can reduce the available nil‑rate band and, if death occurs within seven years, may also give rise to additional inheritance tax after taper relief.
Business Relief & Agricultural Relief: Not considered here. These may reduce the taxable value of qualifying assets — seek advice if relevant.
Cohabiting couples: This tool assumes either a single person or a legally married/civil‑partnered couple for spouse exemption and transferable NRB/RNRB. Cohabiting partners do not benefit in the same way — please seek advice.
The Financial Conduct Authority does not regulate tax advice or estate planning.

2) Results — pre vs post 6 April 2027

From 6 Apr 2027 — Pensions included
Gross estate
RNRB (after taper)
NRB available
Taxable estate
IHT on estate @40%:
Total (post‑2027):
Before 6 Apr 2027 — pensions excluded
Gross estate
RNRB (after taper)
NRB available
Taxable estate
IHT on estate @40%:
Total (pre‑2027):
Change in total IHT due to pensions being included from 6 Apr 2027
Post‑2027 includes pensions in the estate and may alter RNRB tapering above £2m.

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