PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Agriculture: Inheritance Tax (31 October 2024)
Question Asked
Asked by:
Mr Andrew Snowden (Conservative)
Answer
The Government has published information about the reforms to agricultural property relief at https://www.gov.uk/government/news/what-are-the-changes-to-agricultural-property-relief#:~:text=From%206%20April%202026%2C%20the,rather%20than%20the%20standard%2040%25. Almost three-quarters of estates claiming agricultural property relief in 2026-27 are expected to be unaffected by these reforms.
Individuals can pass up to £325,000 inheritance tax free, and £500,000 if includes a residence to a direct descendant, and £1m when a tax free allowance is passed to a surviving spouse or civil partner.
The reforms to agricultural property relief and business property relief mean that farmers can access 100% relief for the first £1 million and 50% relief thereafter - meaning an effective tax rate of up to 20% on those assets. These reliefs are in addition to the normal inheritance tax allowances, and mean any couple, whether or not married, could pass on up to £1.5 million each or £3 million tax-free between them.
Individuals will need to consider their own circumstances and may wish to speak to a tax advisor or accountant.
Answered by:
James Murray (Labour)
8 November 2024
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