IHTM14531 | Lifetime transfers: the charge to tax: immediately chargeable transfers: introduction

From HM Revenue & Customs · Inheritance Tax Manual

As the name suggests, the tax charge on an immediately chargeable transfer () arises at the time it is made. It does not depend on a death.

The due date for payment () depends on the date of transfer.

The amount of tax payable depends upon

  • the value for tax ()

  • cumulation (),

  • the rate of tax ().