Inheritance Tax

   
Chargeable Transfers
Death Rate
%
Lifetime Rate
%
2009/10
£’000
2008/09
£’000
Nil
Nil
0 - 325*
0 - 312*
40
20
Over 325*
Over 312*
*Potentially increased for surviving spouses or civil partners who die on or after 9 October 2007.
         

Reliefs:
       
Annual exemption £3,000 Marriage - parent £5,000
Small gifts £250   - grandparent £2,500
      - bride/groom £2,500
      - other £1,000
           

Reduced charge on gifts within seven years of death:
Years before death
0-3
3-4
4-5
5-6
6-7
% of death charge
100
80
60
40
20

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