IHTM11171 | Exclusions from exemption: introduction

From HM Revenue & Customs · Inheritance Tax Manual

Charity exemption is limited by several anti-avoidance provisions.

These are in two groups

  • to which apply generally (except to loans () to charities), and

  • which applies to gifts or transactions involving non-relevant settled property ().

A gift which is caught by these anti-avoidance provisions is not exempt under though the beneficiary is a qualifying charity.

Although overall guidance is given at and more detailed guidance on the provisions of to is given in this section of the manual.