IHT freeze to cost £270,000 by 2027/28

12 May 2026

Inheritance tax thresholds would be £270,000 higher by 2027/28 if they had risen in line with inflation, according to new analysis from Chesnara Life (UK). The onshore investment bond provider calculates that the £325,000 nil rate band for IHT would be set at £537,000 by the 2027/28 tax year while the £175,000 resident nil...