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2024-10-31 00:05:08 UTC - MISINFORMED_OR_POTENTIALLY_MISLEADING

In the case of a spouse or civil partner, there is no liability for inheritance tax if someone dies and leaves their estate to their widow/widower. The new rule applies to pension pots left to anyone other than a spouse/civil partner. https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/inheritance-tax-on-pensions-liability-reporting-and-payment/technical-consultation-inheritance-tax-on-pensions-liability-reporting-and-payment#part-2-inheritance-tax-on-pension-funds-and-death-benefits

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• In the case of a spouse or civil partner, there is no liability for inheritance tax if someone dies and leaves their estate to their widow/widower. The new rule applies to pension pots left to anyone other than a spouse/civil partner. https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/inheritance-tax-on-pensions-liability-reporting-and-payment/technical-consultation-inheritance-tax-on-pensions-liability-reporting-and-payment#part-2-inheritance-tax-on-pension-funds-and-death-benefits