Views sought on dealing with inheritance tax

The Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) has published a call for evidence about people’s experience and perceptions of inheritance tax.

Paul Morton OTS tax director said: ‘We know that there is a great deal to consider and we want to explore this with the help of individual taxpayers as well as professional advisers and representative groups. We are keen to hear both from those who have had some experience of dealing with inheritance tax and those who are concerned about it but who may be unfamiliar with it.’

The review is considering the legislative framework and the administrative processes through which taxpayers interact with HMRC. It will not consider the rate of inheritance tax.

Responses should be sent to ots@ots.gsi.gov.uk by 8 June. Alternatively respondents can complete the online survey.

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