Inheritance tax is a family issue, not only a tax one
Inheritance tax is a family issue, not only a tax one
From April 2027, many defined contribution pensions will form part of your estate for inheritance tax purposes. Combined with changes to Business Property Relief and the £2 million estate threshold, this could leave many dentists and practice owners facing inheritance tax bills that are far larger than they expected.
August 6, 2026

Many dentists have spent years doing exactly what they were advised to do: building wealth in their pension, growing a successful practice, and planning for retirement.

The problem is that the inheritance tax rules are changing.

From April 2027, many defined contribution pensions will form part of your estate for inheritance tax purposes. Combined with changes to Business Property Relief and the £2 million estate threshold, this could leave many dentists and practice owners facing inheritance tax bills that are far larger than they expected.

In our upcoming webinar, we’ll discuss:

  • How the April 2027 pension changes could affect dentists.
  • Why successful practice owners may be more exposed than they realise.
  • The £2 million inheritance tax trap and how it works.
  • Real-life examples showing the difference before and after the new rules.
  • Why understanding your position early gives you more planning options.

One of the biggest mistakes we see isn’t necessarily paying inheritance tax, it’s discovering the problem too late, when many of the planning opportunities have disappeared.

Inheritance tax planning is rarely just about you. It often involves parents, children and wider family, which is why having an objective understanding of your position is so valuable before making any decisions.

If you’re unsure how these changes might affect you or your family, we’d love you to join us.

REGISTER HERE

If you know another dentist, practice owner or family member who may be affected, please share this invitation with them.

The information contained in this article is based on the opinion of Hive Business and does not constitute formal tax advice. Any tax outcomes will be based on individual circumstances, tax legislation and regulation, which are subject to change in the future. You should seek specific advice before embarking on any course of action. Hive Business does not provide regulated Financial Advice, including advice on investment, insurance or lending products or their suitability for you. This article is provided for information only and does not constitute, and should not be interpreted as, investment advice or a recommendation to buy, sell or otherwise transact, or not transact, in any investment including Bitcoin and other crypto. Any use you wish to make of any information contained within this article is, therefore, entirely at your own risk.

By Simon Vincent Tax Director
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