Do you pay tax on life insurance payout UK?

Do you pay tax on life insurance payout UK?

When a life insurance policy payout is made in the UK, it’s not taxed. However, although a life insurance payout is not subject to any kind of specific life insurance tax, it could be considered part of your ‘estate’, which is subject to inheritance tax (IHT).

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