Increase all inheritance tax thresholds: singles £1M, married couples £2M

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openHM Treasuryby Clive Richard YallopOpened 19 August 2026

Background

Increase inheritance thresholds: Single person raise to £1,000,000 Married couple raise to £2,000,000 Tax free gifting £ 10,000

Additional details

We believe inheritance tax thresholds are out of date, when average house price is around £500,000 in the South East, many people will be subjected to 40% IHT

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Source: UK Government & Parliament Petitions service. Petition ID: 777834.