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Inheritance Tax Calculator UK 2024/25

Calculate inheritance tax liability with nil rate bands, residence allowances, and comprehensive exemptions

Calculate Inheritance Tax

Enter estate details to calculate IHT liability with all available allowances and exemptions

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Reliefs & Exemptions

Inheritance Tax Rates & Allowances 2024/25

Allowance/Rate Amount Details
Nil Rate Band £325,000 Standard IHT threshold
Residence Nil Rate Band £175,000 Additional allowance for main residence
Combined Allowance (individual) £500,000 Maximum allowance for single person
Combined Allowance (married couple) £1,000,000 Maximum allowance for married couples
Standard IHT Rate 40% Rate on estate above allowances
Reduced Rate (charity) 36% When 10%+ left to charity
Annual Gift Exemption £3,000 Per person per year

IHT Reliefs & Exemptions

Relief Type Rate Qualifying Assets
Business Property Relief 100% Unquoted shares, business assets
Business Property Relief 50% Quoted shares (controlling interest)
Agricultural Property Relief 100% Owner-occupied farmland
Agricultural Property Relief 50% Let agricultural property
Spouse/Civil Partner 100% Unlimited exemption
Charitable Gifts 100% Gifts to UK registered charities

Inheritance Tax Information

  • IHT is charged at 40% on estates over the nil rate band
  • Residence nil rate band applies when main home is left to direct descendants
  • Married couples can transfer unused allowances to surviving spouse
  • Gifts made within 7 years of death may be subject to IHT
  • Business and agricultural property may qualify for significant reliefs
  • Charitable legacies of 10%+ can reduce IHT rate to 36%
  • Annual gift exemptions allow £3,000 tax-free gifts per year
  • Taper relief applies to gifts made 3-7 years before death