(c) The inheritance tax payable by Adam in respect of the gift from his aunt. (4 marks)Add

Question

(c) The inheritance tax payable by Adam in respect of the gift from his aunt. (4 marks)

Additional marks will be awarded for the appropriateness of the format and presentation of the memorandum and

the effectiveness with which the information is communicated. (2 marks)

Note: you should assume that the tax rates and allowances for the tax year 2006/07 will continue to apply for the

foreseeable future.

Answer 1

正确答案：
(c) Inheritance tax payable by Adam
The gift by AS’s aunt was a potentially exempt transfer. No tax will be due if she lives until 1 June 2014 (seven years after
the date of the gift).
The maximum possible liability, on the assumption that there are no annual exemptions or nil band available, is ￡35,216
(￡88,040 x 40%). This will only arise if AS’s aunt dies before 1 June 2010.
The maximum liability will be reduced by taper relief of 20% for every full year after 31 May 2010 for which AS’s aunt lives.
The liability will also be reduced if the chargeable transfers made by the aunt in the seven years prior to 1 June 2007 are
less than ￡285,000 or if the annual exemption for 2006/07 and/or 2007/08 is/are available.