Petitions/Treat unmarried couples the same as married couples for inheritance tax
StatusClosed
Opened26 Mar 2025
Closes26 Sept 2025
Government response
Parliamentary debateNot eligible
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To update the inheritance tax on unmarried couples to be the same as married couples. Currently it stands at 40% and married couples pay nothing if left inheritance by their spouse.

Our story is shared by many. When confronted with the loss of a life partner, these individuals may be left fending against massive inheritance tax liabilities of 40% We think this disparity in treatment is not only unjust but severely outdated. In the UK, research suggests around 3.6 million people cohabit, many with families. We seek equality in treatment under inheritance tax laws, allowing us to continue providing a stable environment for our families in times of grievous loss.

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Constituency engagement ranking

Rachael Maskell
1Rachael Maskell MP
York Central
2
Neil Coyle
2Neil Coyle MP
Bermondsey and Old Southwark
1
Sarah Green
3Sarah Green MP
Chesham and Amersham
1
Sir Christopher Chope
4Sir Christopher Chope MP
Christchurch
1
Nigel Farage
5Nigel Farage MP
Clacton
1
Sarah Jones
6Sarah Jones MP
Croydon West
1
Helen Hayes
7Helen Hayes MP
Dulwich and West Norwood
1
Dr Rupa Huq
8Dr Rupa Huq MP
Ealing Central and Acton
1
Danny Kruger
9Danny Kruger MP
East Wiltshire
1
Sir Jeremy Hunt
10Sir Jeremy Hunt MP
Godalming and Ash
1
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