Claim the residence nil rate band
Claim the residence nil rate band (RNRB) against the estate of someone who has died using form IHT435.
Use this form to make a claim for residence nil rate band (RNRB) against the estate of someone who has died as long as the:
- deceased died on or after 6 April 2017
- estate includes a residence owned by the deceased
- residence in the estate is inherited by the direct descendants of the deceased
RNRB can also apply if the deceased either downsized to a less valuable residence, or sold or gave away a residence on or after 8 July 2015.
How to complete the form
You need to:
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Download and save the form on your computer.
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Open it using the latest free version of Adobe Reader.
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Complete it on-screen.
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Where to send the form
After you’ve filled in the form, send it to:
Inheritance Tax
HM Revenue and Customs
BX9 1HT
United Kingdom
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Last updated 11 September 2023 + show all updates
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Guidance about the Transferable Residence Nil Rate Band from more than one pre-deceased spouse or civil partner on the IHT435 form has been updated.
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