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New UK farm inheritance tax rule will cause ‘significant challenges’, say accountants

The Guardian · 🇬🇧 public United Kingdom · · 359 words · By Rupert Jones
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What to know about New UK farm inheritance tax rule will cause ‘significant challenges’, say accountants

A new inheritance tax regime for UK farms and family businesses comes into force on Monday and will present “significant challenges” for those affected, according to accountants.

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What happened

A new inheritance tax regime for UK farms and family businesses comes into force on Monday and will present “significant challenges” for those affected, according to accountants.

Why it matters

In October 2024 the government announced plans to levy inheritance tax on farms – prompting an outcry in many quarters.

Common ground

After months of pressure from campaigners and MPs representing rural areas, ministers announced just before Christmas 2025 that they would increase the threshold for taxing inherited farmland from the original £1m to £2.5m.

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Claim 1: “In October 2024 the government announced plans to levy inheritance tax on farms”
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Claim 2: “The first £2.5m of combined agricultural and business property will receive 100% inheritance tax relief”
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Claim 3: “Ministers increased the threshold for taxing inherited farmland from £1m to £2.5m just before Christmas 2025”
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Claim 4: “A new inheritance tax regime for UK farms and family businesses comes into force on Monday”
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Claim 5: “The government stated that raising the threshold would significantly reduce the number of farms facing higher inheritance tax bills”
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Claim 6: “The original announcement triggered protests around the UK”
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