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Estate planning

UK Inheritance Tax Calculator (2026-27)

A simplified IHT estimate using the standard nil-rate band, residence nil-rate band (with £2m taper), and transferable spouse allowance. Does not handle gifts, trusts, or business/agricultural reliefs.

Tax year: 2026-27 · Last reviewed: 30 April 2026 · Source: GOV.UK Inheritance Tax

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Inheritance Tax estimate

Estate after estimated IHT

£590,000

From a £650,000 estate

Of the estate value:

Beneficiaries receive90.8%
IHT9.2%
Estate value£650,000
Nil-rate band£325,000
Residence nil-rate band£175,000
Total available threshold£500,000
Taxable estate£150,000
Estimated IHT at 40%£60,000
Estate after estimated IHT£590,000

This is a simplified estate estimate. It does not handle gifts, trusts, reliefs, charity rate reductions, debts, or business/agricultural property reliefs. This calculator provides a broad estimate only and is not tax advice.

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