IHTM30401 | Adjustment of tax paid: underpayments

From HM Revenue & Customs · Inheritance Tax Manual

As a general rule, if too little tax has been paid, the additional tax is payable with interest. This is so even if the tax paid was that stated in a Notice of Determination (NOD) () under . This general rule may be restricted or excluded by any of the following

  • the instructions on reopening IHT liabilities ()

  • the instructions on reconsideration of value ()

  • where there is a change of view of the law or practice ()

  • lapse of time ()

  • a clearance certificate () has been issued.

Where a transfer is reported after tax on a subsequent transfer has been settled, you need to consider .