It is as yet unknown how many people might pay more, the BBC reported. Question marks also remain over how much they might pay.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Chancellor Rachel Reeves are reportedly mulling multiple options when it comes to IHT changes.
Currently, around 4% of deaths face an IHT charge, which is levelled at 40% above a £325,000 threshold. Currently, the government raises around £7bn annually via IHT.
Reeves to use Budget to hike capital gains tax on sale of shares – reports
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