Why Is HMRC Investigating 14,000 UK Families Over Inheritance Tax in 2026?
Posted on July 22, 2026 by Samuel Turner
Quick Answer: Bereaved families across the UK are subject to a review of their paperwork. HMRC is investigating thousands for underpaid inheritance tax, opening more than 14,000 compliance checks since April 2022. Frozen thresholds and rising house prices are pulling more estates into the net, and more errors are being caught. Inheritance Tax (IHT) is […]