IHTM28091 | Liabilities: investigating liabilities: annuities payable on separation, divorce or dissolution of a civil partnership

From HM Revenue & Customs · Inheritance Tax Manual

You may allow a deduction for an annuity payable under

  • a Deed of Separation

  • an agreement for maintenance on a divorce or dissolution of a civil partnership ()

  • an order of Court following divorce or dissolution of a civil partnership

The allowable deduction will be calculated by the Actuarial Team. But before referring the matter you should find out from the taxpayers:

  • the precise circumstances in which the annuity is payable

  • the date of birth of the annuitant

  • the gender of the annuitant

  • the frequency of payment of the annuity.