Inheritance Tax

Tax Tables

 

  2010/11 (£)
2011/12 (£)
Threshold (Nil Rate Band) 325,000 325,000
     
Rates of Inheritance Tax    
Up to NRB 0% 0%
Chargeable lifetime gifts where in excess of the NRB 20% 20%
On death where in excess of the NRB 40% 40%
     
Exemptions    
Total annual gifts (for each donor)* 3,000 3,000
Small gifts (for each donee)
250 250
Gifts made from surplus income Unlimited Unlimited
     
In consideration of marriage    
Gift by a parent 5,000 5,000
Gift by a grandparent 2,500 2,500
Gift by any other person 1,000 1,000
     
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.
     
Complete years % charged to IHT  
0 100%  
1 100%  
2 100%  
3 80%  
4 60%  
5 40%  
6 20%  
7 0%