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Pensions & IHT: the ‘double tax’ trap

21/10/2026 / St. James's Place News

For years, pensions have offered a valuable tax advantage alongside retirement income, enabling people to pass on wealth to the next generation. But from April 2027, changes to inheritance tax (IHT) rules could mean some families face a significantly larger tax bill than they expected. In some cases, beneficiaries may face both IHT and income tax on inherited pensions – this is known as the ‘double tax trap.’

The missing years: caring, career pauses & long-term planning

20/10/2026 / St. James's Place News

Figures show women are substantially more likely than men to take a career break during their working life. Whether it’s maternity leave, caring for young children, or looking after elderly family members, the responsibilities that lead to time out of paid work are more likely to impact women.

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Using pensions & ISAs to reduce your tax bill

Although the Government has pledged not to raise taxes for working people, many of us will face higher tax bills as a direct result of the Autumn Budget. So it’s more important than ever that you make the most of the tax savings opportunities of pension and ISA allowances.

What do we mean by ‘systematic investing’?

Historically, most investors putting their money into a fund have had two options. Each approach has its own pros and cons, and we believe both have a role to play in a well-diversified portfolio. We can combine the two in our investment solutions, while also using options that sit somewhere between them. One of these options is active systematic investing.

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