Revenue Note for Guidance

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Revenue Note for Guidance

52 Set-off of gift tax paid in respect of an inheritance

This section provides that gift tax and interest paid in respect of a gift which becomes an inheritance by reason of the death of the disponer within 2 years of the disposition will be treated as a payment on account of the inheritance tax subsequently payable as a result of that death.

Relevant Date: Finance Act 2015