Written Question·Treasury·UIN HL2443
Inheritance Tax: Probate
Tabled: 21 July 2026
Answered: 30 July 2026
Question
To ask His Majesty's Government whether they will extend non-payment of inheritance tax on personal estates from six to 12 months because of severe delays to the obtaining of probate.
Answer
Inheritance tax is due at the end of the sixth month after the date of death. After this point, late payment interest will begin to accrue on the outstanding tax. The Government has no plans to change the existing, longstanding deadlines.The most recent F...
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