IHTM35012 | Instruments of Variation: what you should do when you receive an IoV

From HM Revenue & Customs · Inheritance Tax Manual

When you receive an IoV, executed on or after 1 August 2002, you will need to

  • check the proximity of the time limits, () and give the case the appropriate level of priority accordingly

  • ensure that the instrument conforms to the published guidelines (),

  • check that if the variation results in additional tax a notification of the additional tax () has been sent

  • check through form IOV2 () if it has been completed, and

  • complete form IOV1 () to establish whether or not the instrument meets the conditions of .

If the IoV was executed before 1 August 2002, omit the third and fourth steps.