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Inheritance Tax
Inheritance Tax
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2012/13 (£) |
2011/12 (£) |
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Threshold (Nil Rate Band) |
325,000 |
*325,000 |
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Rates of Inheritance Tax |
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Up to NRB |
0% |
0% |
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Chargeable lifetime gifts where in excess of the NRB |
20% |
20% |
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On death where in excess of the NRB |
40% |
40% |
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Exemptions |
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Total annual gifts (for each donor)* |
3,000 |
3,000 |
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250 |
250 |
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Gifts made from surplus income |
Unlimited |
Unlimited |
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In consideration of marriage |
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Gift by a parent |
5,000 |
5,000 |
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Gift by a grandparent |
2,500 |
2,500 |
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Gift by any other person |
1,000 |
1,000 |
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Gifts made to individuals and certain types of trust are potentially exempt, provided the donor survives for seven years. If they die within that period taper relief (below) is available if the gift is taxable. |
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Complete years |
% charged to IHT |
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0 |
100% |
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1 |
100% |
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2 |
100% |
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3 |
80% |
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4 |
60% |
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5 |
40% |
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6 |
20% |
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7 |
0% |
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* Frozen until 2014/15 |
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