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The Valuation Office Agency's (VOA) technical manual relating to Inheritance Tax.
If you already have the right or have probate (as an executor or administrator) you can start dealing with the estate. You may need to apply for the right to deal with the estate of the person who's died (also...
As a personal representative (an executor or administrator) you’re legally…
You must pay any debts and settle the taxes for the person who died. This…
You may have to pay taxes for the estate if there is any new income while…
You may need to send information to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) about…
Once you have paid any debts and taxes, or you are sure the estate has…
Use form IHT35 to claim relief when you sell 'qualifying investments', that were part of the deceased's estate at a loss within 12 months of the date of death.
Use form IHT38 to claim relief if you're liable for Inheritance Tax on the value of land or buildings that were part of the deceased's estate if you sell the land or buildings at a loss.
What you need to tell DVLA and how to deal with vehicle tax if someone who was a driver has died
Work out whether assets in an estate qualify for Agricultural Relief and the rate at which it is due.
How to update the property records and transfer a registered property when someone dies using forms DJP, AS1 and AP1.
Check if an estate can get the residence nil rate band (RNRB) when someone downsizes, gifts or sells their home before they die.
Use this guidance to help you decide if Capital Gains Tax is due and how much you need to pay.
Authors of original works of art are entitled to a royalty each time one of their works is resold through an art market professional.
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