UK inheritance tax receipts soar above £8 billion
Inheritance tax (IHT) receipts have hit another record high according to the latest figures from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). HMRC collected £8.2 billion from April 2024 to March 2025, a £750 million increase on last year’s record. Data from HMRC, released on 23 April, revealed IHT receipts continue to soar, with higher receipts during …