Inheritance Tax: Coronavirus
(asked on 18th May 2020) - View Source
Question to the HM Treasury:
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will temporarily extend the time limit within which inheritance tax must be paid during the covid-19 outbreak.
This question was answered on 2nd June 2020
The Government is aware of concerns about the six-month deadline for paying inheritance tax and the twelve-month deadline for filing a return. Where a taxpayer is unable to file their return on time because of COVID-19, HMRC will consider that within the scope of a reasonable excuse and as grounds for appeal against late filing penalties. The Government continues to explore all avenues to help those affected.