The inheritance tax is a tax on money and possessions you pass on when you die. A certain amount can be passed on tax-free, which is called the "tax-free allowance" or "nil rate band". The current tax-free allowance is £325,000 which has not changed since 2011 and is fixed at that rate until at least 2017. The inheritance tax is an emotionally charged issue as it comes up during a time of loss and mourning.
58% Yes |
42% No |
52% Yes |
25% No |
6% Yes, it is double taxation |
12% No, reform so the tax rate is based on the wealth of the recipient rather than the deceased |
6% No, but increase the tax-free allowance |
See how support for each position on “Inheritance Tax” has changed over time for 323k UK voters.
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See how importance of “Inheritance Tax” has changed over time for 323k UK voters.
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Unique answers from UK users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@9BFD47Z1yr1Y
Yes, but replace it with a Lifetime Receipts Tax (LRT)
@96HZKQ22yrs2Y
Yes, and replace it with a Lifetime Receipts Tax (LRT)
@8DSMZK24yrs4Y
Only keep it for the very rich
@9LP4YWZ3 days3D
Absolutely, we pay tax all our working career then pay tax on our pension withdrawals as well as taxed when we purchase goods fuel etc therefore any wealth or inheritance should be passed on freely as a bonus to our own
@9LJT4MR1wk1W
Yes, it's double taxation, but only after the tax system is reformed to remove loopholes so you can guarantee tax has been correctly and fairly paid in the first place.
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