The UK tax authority,His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has launched a consultation on the application of inheritance tax changes to property settled into trust on 27 February 2025.
At Autumn Budget 2024, the government announced several reforms to agricultural property relief and business property relief from Inheritance Tax, including a GBP 1 million allowance which will apply to the combined value of property that qualifies for 100% business property relief or 100% agricultural property relief or both.This consultation document invites views on how the changes will apply to property settled into trust.
Stakeholders can submit responses to the consultation until 23 April 2025 via an online form or by email.
Earlier, The UK autumn budget was announced on 30 October 2024.