IHT Worked Example

IHT Liability on Wilbur’s Estate under current rules

Property Value £1,000,000
Cash £100,000
General Account Investment £375,000
ISA Accounts £450,000
TOTAL £1,925,000
Personal Allowance -£325,000
Property Nil Rate Band -£175,000
NET TOTAL £1,425,000
40% Tax Liability £570,000
Pension £800,000

IHT Liability on Wilbur’s Estate after 06 April 2027

Property Value £1,000,000
Cash £100,000
General Account Investment £375,000
ISA Accounts £450,000
Pension £800,000
Total £2,725,000
Personal Allowance -£325,000
NET TOTAL £2,400,000
40% Tax Liability £960,000